Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 United Republic of scattered gilt wear on the

scattered gilt wear on the crown

(1886-1948 Issued)

white embroidery on a black embroidered background

marked with code “L/53” for maker Hymmen & Co

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 United Republic of scattered gilt wear on the(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted 1847. Type II. In silver, an eight armed star with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled cross with smaller crosses in each quadrant on a white enamelled field, surrounded by a dark green enamelled wreath and heavily gilded faceted ring, the reverse with a single pin assembly and dual stays, the cartouche presents the makers mark ALBERTI & C MILANO,