Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction but with extensive wear

but with extensive wear

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a brass Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal cap badge on the left side held in place by intact lugs and pin

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one on occasion of a reception for the visit of members of the opera house of Milan

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction but with extensive wearInstituted 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