Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 33 mm (h)

situated above a raised floral border

loss of finish to the silvered fixtures

very dark patinas on the four silver medals

in addition some fatigue of the shell and leather elements

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic measuring 34 mm (w) x(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, featuring a large cross with a cross in each quadrant, obverse mirrors the reverse, connected to a trophy of arms suspension, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 103. 4 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), accompanied by a black neck ribbon, intact enamels on cross, missing red enamel cross