Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed Constructed of partially-blackened neusilber

Constructed of partially-blackened neusilber

securing in place a black leatherette chinstrap

12mm(w) x 84

and light scuffing and creasing of the edges

stating that he had previous military service with the Canadian Army Medical Corps

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed Constructed of partially-blackened neusilber(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