Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Archive Overseas Medal

Overseas Medal

measuring 18 mm x 20

with the piping loose/separated in places

His Pair of Medals

vellum insert on the inside front cover

Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Archive Overseas MedalInstituted 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