Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Hold and the Battle of Midway

and the Battle of Midway occurred

pin is magnetic

Stitched onto the crown is an intact RZM label bearing an illegible maker’s code

Second Printing in June 1943

He qualified as a Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons on January 8

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Hold and the Battle of Midway(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