Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed 1942 addressed to his wife

1942 addressed to his wife Marta explains that he died in a car accident while serving with his unit

Constructed of partially-blackened neusilber

12mm(w) x 84

and light scuffing and creasing of the edges

securing in place a black leatherette chinstrap

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Newly Listed 1942 addressed to his wife(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