St. Bernard Of Menthon In Sappada Protectorate Medal Auction November 2

November 2

beautiful finish

and Chinese Air Force Pilot Wings (gold and silver bullion wire on khaki wool

63 mm x 89 mm inclusive of crown suspension

Made in Canada

St. Bernard Of Menthon In Sappada Protectorate Medal Auction November 2St. Bernard of Menthon in Sappada Protectorate Medal Bronze, obverse illustrating St. Bernard of Menthon, Protector of Skiers and Mountaineers, reverse illustrating the commune of Sappada in Northern Italy backed by a mountain, 39. 6 mm x 40 mm, drill hole at the top for suspension, surface oxidation, very fine. Footnote: St. Bernard of Menthon (923 1008) was an Italian religious figure. He was proclaimed patron saint of mountaineers and climbers by