the insignia backed by two downward-pointing swords and surmounted by the Victorian crown
(Орден Отечественной войны / Orden Otechestvennoy Voyny)
bronze and silver
A silver star consisting of three white enameled arms with ball finials
Printed Sketch book by Hans Liska
Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed the insignia backed by twoInstituted in 1099. Eight pointed silver star, each point made of three longer quills with three quilled arms in each corner, obverse centerpiece bears the Jerusalem cross in red enamel on a white background, surrounded by a green enameled wreath tied together with a red bow at the bottom, reverse bears a single vertical pin assembly, no hallmarks, measures 87. 8 mm, enamels all intact, slight oxidation on several arms, extremely fine condition.