Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Hold Second Printing in June 1943

Second Printing in June 1943

Stitched onto the crown is an intact RZM label bearing an illegible maker’s code

a shrapnel wound to the back and to the head

An ovular medal constructed bronze

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Hold Second Printing in June 1943(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae). Instituted in 1841. In silver gilt, a white enameled Maltese cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing an image of Saint Sylvester, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., reverse bearing the papal insignia, surrounded by the dates MDCCCXLI MCMV, measuring 62. 4 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), original neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Orders miniature, in silver gilt, measuring 16 mm (h) x