Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic impressed "No 22177" on the

impressed "No 22177" on the reverse

the reverse presents a horizontal pinback and maker mark

stating that his "Left thumb (was) amputated at metacarpophalangeal joint

(Orden Militar de San Hermengildo)

on incorrect ribbon

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic impressed "No 22177" on the(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Consisting of an eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, the obverse with a white enameled Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the cross in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Sylvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed Sanc. Silvester. P.