Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Archive s Crosses to French Officers

s Crosses to French Officers during this period

October 1943)

" (October 18

30mm (w) x 175mm (l) x 33mm (d)

a flat wire Officer’s version in unissued and near extremely fine condition

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Archive s Crosses to French OfficersInstituted 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 52. 7mm (w) x 59. 3 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the loop denoting French manufacturer and