Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed in

with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed in black lettering on the obverse

with toned bronze and lost of enamels

1942 embarked on board the USS Crescent City for the Pacific area

75mm (w) x60

Despite a slow start and limited gains north of Falaise

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of with “Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen” printed inInstituted October 31, 1841. In silver gilt and enamels, a white enamelled Maltese cross with smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features St. Sylvester on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a ring inscribed SANC. SILVESTER P. M., the reverse features the crest of the Vatican, encircled by a blue ring inscribed MDCCCXLI MCMV., measures 59. 1 mm (w) x 67. 2 mm (h), worn on a section of neck ribbon, enamel intact, light gilt wear,