Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Commander in Case Auction Archive suspended by a stylized ribbed

suspended by a stylized ribbed band in red enamel with a central genuine sapphire

the Gold Bomber Clasp (1943) and the Pilot's Badge (1943)

One attached to (civil) ribbon measures 13 x 13mm

stating that he had had one years' previous service with the 12th York Rangers

he was struck off strength to the 3rd Divisional Ammunition Column for service in the French theatre

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Commander in Case Auction Archive suspended by a stylized ribbed(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 37. 0 mm (w) x 80. 5 mm (h inclusive of its two piece trophy of arms suspension), intact enamels, very light contact, on its full length original neck ribbon, enamel device on suspension loose, remains near extremely fine. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and