Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Sylvester, Grand Cross Star, By Tanfani & Bertarelli, C. 1920 Hold Private Cook departed Brisbane

Private Cook departed Brisbane

Measures approximately 47cm (19") in length

the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal

where he was awarded the Oakleaves to the Knight’s Cross by the order of Generalleutnant Unrein

with white wool or cotton undersides

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Sylvester, Grand Cross Star, By Tanfani & Bertarelli, C. 1920 Hold Private Cook departed Brisbane(Ordine die San Silvestro e dello Speron d'Oro). Instituted October 13, 1841 by Pope Pius X. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse presents a superimposed white Maltese cross with a small cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features the bust of St. Sylvester on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a ring inscribed SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., the reverse presents a single