Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed The book illustrates the various

The book illustrates the various regimental insignia in colour

securing in place a black leatherette chinstrap

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

the reverse bearing an analogous raised Cross Pattée bearing a central Saxe-Meiningen coat of arms

with the seam retaining an original blackened leather buffer pad

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed The book illustrates the various(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