Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Auction a Luitpold Medal

a Luitpold Medal

having been promoted while at Stalag Luft III

Combat Medical) and a ribbon banner inscribed "CHARLIE ROCK 1st BN 26th IN" above

affixed with double-sided white cotton discs measuring 37 cm in diameter

An award distributed across the Commonwealth

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Auction a Luitpold Medal(Ordine di San Silvestro e dello Sperone dOro). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Type II (1880 ). c. 1950. Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the award in the quadrants between the arms of the badge, the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Silvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed with Sanc. Silvester P. M. in