Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude A well-preserved wedding issue of

A well-preserved wedding issue of Mein Kampf

In the beginning of 1942 they were on the defensive outside of Moscow

while the reverse cover features a similarly detailed owl perched on a branch bearing an inscription of “DEM KAUZ” (“THE OWL”)

Measuring 210 mm (w) x 295 mm (h)

on loop for suspension from a bar with a period original ribbon and locking horizontal pinback

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude A well-preserved wedding issue of(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 52 mm (w) x 100 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms suspension), worn on a full length replacement black sash, enamel damage to the 6 oclock arm on the obverse and reverse, loss of gilt wear to the suspension, otherwise in very fine condition.