Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 GTRexclude each of the clips maker

each of the clips maker marked with the "OLC" (Overhoff & Cie

the hanger exhibiting chipping in the pale yellow enamels on the flowers and in the green enamels on the right leaf

the reverse bearing a handwritten inscription indicating that the soldier was killed in action on 2 July 1941 in Russia

The forward edge of the front visor is trimmed in gilded brass which is secured in position by two dome headed studs

Hindenburg Cross for Combatants and Wound Badge

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 GTRexclude each of the clips maker(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani.) Instituted in 1099 (Modern, 1847). Type II. (1868 ). A lovely set featuring a grand cross badge in bronze gilt comprising a Jerusalem Cross in red enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with plain reverse, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 102. 3mm (h including suspension), worn on a full length black sash badge of the order, enamels intact, gilt wear on the trophy