Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 United Republic of The Battalion was rebuilt over

The Battalion was rebuilt over the summer

Second Empire Issue (1852-1870)

Margaret Ellis of Toronto

awarded to military personnel for outstanding conduct during wartime or in a state of emergency

marked "Nachdruck verboten" (Reproduction Prohibited) and marked "Echte Photographie"

Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 United Republic of The Battalion was rebuilt over"Instituted 1099. Kingdom of Italy (1861 1946). A faceted eight pointed star in silver, with superposed obverse centre featuring a red enamelled Jerusalem Cross in silver gilt, surrounded green enamelled palm wreath also in silver gilt, reverse with a flat pin assembly with dual stays, marked on catch with Dutch hallmark denoting fineness minimum . 833 silver, maker marked reverse star with Dutch firm J. M. J. Van Wielik La Haye, measuring 91. 05 mm