Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China Navratil on left

Navratil on left

The primary purpose of this campaign was to “defend French trade interests” and to establish “scientific enterprise” in the region

1) German Iron Cross and Black Wound Badge Miniature Stick Pin

as evidenced during his brief tenure with the 31st Infantry Battalion

with Lieutenant-Colonel James Edgar Davey seated second from the left in the front row

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China Navratil on leftInstituted 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 59. 1 mm (w) x 67. 2 mm (h), worn on a section of neck ribbon, enamel intact, light gilt wear,