Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Miniature Archive with an inscription of “Mérito

with an inscription of “Mérito Civil”

centering one rank "gulls" and oakleaf full wreath

overlaid by a shield bearing crossed swords

French hallmarks on reverse

A 1936 Sachsen Gau Appell badge (20-21

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Miniature Archive with an inscription of “Mérito(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 15. 5 mm (w) x 31 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, contact marks evident on the reverse, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Latin: Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani, OESSH), also called the Order of the Holy Sepulchre or