Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co Auction For Gallantry in action

For Gallantry in action

He was struck off strength at West Sandling as "Medically Unfit" on July 2

It surpassed the Order of Saint Lazarus and Our Lady of Mount Carmel in precedence when it was created

Elizabeth II (A12850 GARLAND L

he was struck off strength of the Canadian Army Overseas upon embarkation on August 5

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co Auction For Gallantry in actionOrdine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In In bronze gilt, a beautiful commander cross presenting a Jerusalem cross in red enamels, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a trophy of arms suspension, unmarked, measures 53. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), weighs 53. 75 grams, accompanied by a full length neck ribbon with ties at each end, enamels intact, gilt wear on