Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of In addition to the absent

In addition to the absent moisture guard

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

to provide close air support to the Fourteenth Army

Despite a slow start and limited gains north of Falaise

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of In addition to the absentInstituted 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,