Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Type II (1918-1940)

Type II (1918-1940)

and 209x326mm

one that would last another two weeks

stating that his "Left thumb (was) amputated at metacarpophalangeal joint

(Orden Militar de San Hermengildo)

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Type II (1918-1940)(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Consisting of an eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, the obverse with a white enameled Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the cross in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Sylvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed Sanc. Silvester. P.