Vatican. An Order Of Saint Sylvester, Dame, By Tanfani Bertarello Archive Schmid commanded the German forces

Schmid commanded the German forces involved in Operation Bodenplatte on 1 January 1945 - the German units charged with the Defense of the Reich fought under his leadership

an original photograph of General Botha

with examples in bronze

66 mm (w) x 42

1 on August 25th

Vatican. An Order Of Saint Sylvester, Dame, By Tanfani Bertarello Archive Schmid commanded the German forces(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae). Instituted 1841. In silver gilt and enamels, maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI", measuring 42. 8 mm, on bow ribbon, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Saint Sylvester was instituted by Pope Gregory XVI on October 31, 1841 and reformed, along with all other Papal orders, in 1905. It is awarded to laymen and women who are active in the life of the Church, especially those who advance its cause and welfare in their