Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander United Republic of 1855 French Officer's Gorget -

1855 French Officer's Gorget - Brass base with a silver insignia affixed in the centre

looking from reverse

maker marked on wreath suspension for GARDINO ROMA

around a white enameled disc bearing an inscription of “GAUSIEGER 1939”

the Battalion was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Battalion

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander United Republic of 1855 French Officer's Gorget -(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, featuring a large cross with a cross in each quadrant, obverse mirrors the reverse, connected to a trophy of arms suspension, measuring 51. 5 mm (w) x 103. 4 mm (h inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension), accompanied by a black neck ribbon, intact enamels on cross, missing red enamel cross