Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Hold with minor soiling and material

with minor soiling and material fatigue evident

10 Military District

worn on replacement ribbon with glue/paper residue on the inner fold

The helmet is fully unmarked and measures 240 mm (w) x 270 mm (l) 150 mm (h)

Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Hold with minor soiling and materialInstituted October 31, 1841. In bronze 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 55. 45mm (w) x 63. 85 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 72. 8 grams (including