Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem Cross Of Merit, Commander certificate_of_authenticity with moderate loss of finish

with moderate loss of finish and minor oxidation evident to the decoration

near extremely fine and better than very fine

Monetny Dvor mint marked and hand engraved "5147938" on the reverse

retaining a black-and-white studio portrait of Ringauf

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem Cross Of Merit, Commander certificate_of_authenticity with moderate loss of finishSilver gilt cross potent with red enamels, with crown suspension also with red enamels, measuring at 51. 90mm (w) x 87. 74mm (h) (to top of crown suspension) and weighing at 37. 4 grams, original neck ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Silver gilt breast star with red enamels, affixed to a silver star with horizontal pin back, measuring at 74. 31mm (w) x 74. 31mm (h), weighing at 46. 1 grams, in extremely fine condition.