Vatican. Order Of St. Sylvester, Knight's Breast Badge, Type Ii (1880-Current) GTRexclude Overhoff and Cie of Ludenscheid

Overhoff and Cie of Ludenscheid was a premier maker of SS buckles from around 1927

all parts unmarked

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (October 3

His health began deteriorating in the new year

Vatican. Order Of St. Sylvester, Knight's Breast Badge, Type Ii (1880-Current) GTRexclude Overhoff and Cie of LudenscheidIn silver gilt with navy blue and white enamels, measuring 43 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels on the star points on both sides, original ribbon with safety pin attachment, very fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester Pope and Martyr, also referred to as the Sylvestrine Order, or the Pontifical Order of Pope Saint Sylvester, is one of five Orders of Knighthood awarded directly by the