HISTORY. The Knights Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, also called the Order of the Holy Sepulchre or Equestrian (refers to Knighthood) of the Holy Sepulchre, is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Pope, who is sovereign of the Order. It traces its roots to circa 1099 under the Frankish Duke Godfrey of Bouillon, Advocatus Sancti Sepulchri, "Defender of the Holy Sepulchre", one of the leaders of the First Crusade and first ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem. It is an internationally recognized order of knighthood.

Instituted in 1847. In silvered bronze with red enamels, measuring 51.5 mm (w) x 104 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, the arms in bronze gilt. Very Rare. MINT.

M175