Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 Newly Listed Idar/Oberstein) on the ring

Idar/Oberstein) on the ring

horizontal pinback suspended from the top of the badge

The reverse with Japanese characters and a vertical pinback

measuring 55 mm (w) x 86 mm (h - inclusive of crown suspension as well as horizontally pierced integral ball with cross)

the outline of the shield in blue embroidery

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 Newly Listed Idar/Oberstein) on the ringInstituted in 1847. In silver, red enameled cross with small red enameled crosses in each corner, on black sash, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension 105 mm (h) x 51. 7 mm (w), extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See. The Pope is sovereign of the Order. It traces its roots to circa 1099 under the Frankish Duke Godfrey of