Vatican, Holy See. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Variant Archive An Opera Nazionale Balilla cloth

An Opera Nazionale Balilla cloth badge

with initials "LA" on reverse (1869-1890)

circular gilt metal (magnetic)

maker marked "Deschler & Sohn München 9" on a ribbon angled across the inside lid

Vatican, Holy See. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Variant Archive An Opera Nazionale Balilla clothA Grand Cross in silver gilt, featuring a broad eight point star with superimposed red enamel cross potent, the reverse is plain with a central silver rivet, the cross is surmounted by a large crown with red enamelling to represent the internal cap, measures 57. 4mm (w) x 90. 9mm (h inclusive of surmounting cross), weighs 35. 3 grams, enamels intact, light gilt wear, included with a full length blue sash, in extremely fine condition. The star, in