In die struck bronze
light soiling and wear on the exterior
The visor is crafted of black faux leather (leatherette) and is lacquered in matte black on the obverse and with a green checkered pattern on the reverse
by Alfred Stürbf of Berlin
it was trapped in the Demyansk pocket by the Red Army
Vatican, Italian Unification. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1920 Auction In die struck bronze(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 51. 99 mm (w) x 100. 03 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), with minor lost of gilt on the suspensions, on its original neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian