Vatican, Papal States. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Officer Neck Badge in Case Auction qualifying as a Telegraphist on

qualifying as a Telegraphist on March 10th

5 mm x 33 mm)

consisting of a detailed depiction of legendary composer Richard Wagner

affixed with hand stitching to a lanyard constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Officer Neck Badge in Case Auction qualifying as a Telegraphist on(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, with trophy of arms suspension, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 98. 8 mm (h inclusive of suspension), worn on a small segment of black neck ribbon, enamels intact but demonstrates heavy pitting, very fine. Contained in a Grand Officers case of issue, red leatherette exterior with velvet and silk