Vatican. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star Buy Now War Merit Cross 1st Class

War Merit Cross 1st Class by Karl Gschiermeister - In zinc

4) Germany

44 mm (h - inclusive of the crown)

a “V” on the chest

the obverse cover presents the title and insignia in gilt

Vatican. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star Buy Now War Merit Cross 1st Class(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Originally instituted in 1099, the Modern Version in 1847. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, the insignia mounted to an eight pointed star base, each of the star points with five faceted emanating rays, with a single emanating faceted ray between each star point, unmarked, measuring 85. 8 mm (w) x 85. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, crazing and chipping