Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 75mm (w) x 47

75mm (w) x 47

the reverse inscribed “Viruti” (Latin - Virtue) in blue enamels

He is credited with having served in Canada (March 1916 to April 1917)

1896 in Vancouver

Free of evident damage or wear

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 75mm (w) x 47Instituted 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 52. 7mm (w) x 59. 3 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the loop denoting French manufacturer and