Canada, Dominion. A Silver Bishop Laval Medal Hold worn but near mint condition

worn but near mint condition

Pin back Cross

measuring 105 mm (w) x 146 mm (h)

numbered "242296" on the reverse

the collar is bordered in silver aluminum tresse and presents collar tabs constructed of gold-yellow wool with three silvered wings on each

Canada, Dominion. A Silver Bishop Laval Medal Hold worn but near mint conditionIn silver, obverse illustrating the bust of Bishop Franois de Laval (AKA Saint Francis Xavier de Montmorency Laval), surrounded by the Latin inscription "FRANCISCUS DE LAVAL PRIMUS EPISCOPOR CANAD. CONDITOR SEM. QUEBECENS.", engraver marked "JOHNSON.", with his personal coat of arms below, reverse inscribed in Latin "DOCTRINAE ET PIETATI" within an open ended wreath of laurel leaves, surrounded by the Latin inscription "DISCIPLINAE THEOLOG. ACADEMIAE