Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction and a handwritten inscription reading

and a handwritten inscription reading “Verdenne Robet”

in near mint condition

some tearing evident

42mm x 48mm

Footnote: The Order of Advocates of St

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction and a handwritten inscription readingInstituted 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