Greece - Order of the Holy Sepulchre of the Orthodox Patriar - Lot 402

Greece - Order of the Holy Sepulchre of the Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem, set of Grand Crosses comprising: the medallion in the shape of a Latin cross flanked by two palms, the arms inscribed with the Greek legend meaning “by this sign you will conquer—in the year 312,” the centers painted with enamel, the obverse depicting Christ Pantocrator, surrounded by the inscription appearing on the arms, to which is added “Jerusalem, Mother of Churches,” reverse depicting the Nativity with the inscription in French, surmounted by an articulated Byzantine imperial crown, screw-opening mechanism allowing for the placement of a relic; silver plate adorned with the order’s cross in vermeil and enamel (small chip in the inscription), fastened by a spring pin and two side hooks (pin hook re-soldered), Lemaitre hallmark on the back of the plaque and “registered design + RD 708003” on both pieces (small chips); with a sash (stained). In a brown cardboard case signed Cravanzola. 138 x 58 mm, the plaque: 93 mm France, interwar period. Very good condition