Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand Archive Roma” on the reverse

Roma” on the reverse

1917 at the age of 22

CONTRACTORS TO THE DOMINION GOVERNMENT" maker's insignia

adorned by an Imperial crown at the top

overlaid by a German Labour Front- (DAF) style German national eagle perched on top of a cogwheel

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand Archive Roma” on the reverse(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), with maker mark on suspension loop for Arthus Bertrand, also silver hallmarked on crown with boars head, accompanied by a black neck ribbon, enamel repair to both obverse and