Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Archive Richard Thompson (Brother): Canada General

Richard Thompson (Brother): Canada General Service Medal

the suspension loop maker marked “FR” possibly indicating a rare example of a Type II award produced c

measuring 84 mm (w) x 160 mm (h)

on cotton or wool bases

A DRL Sports Badge

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Archive Richard Thompson (Brother): Canada General(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 48. 7 mm (w) x 87. 5 mm (h including cross adorned surmounting crown), weighs 34. 89 grams, accompanied by a similar sash of black silk with yellowed edges, minor enamel flecks, gilt intact, in very fine condition.