Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander certificate_of_authenticity dark patina on the silver

dark patina on the silver

and Department of Defense Meritorious Civilian Service Award (in bronze gilt

with correct relacement ribbon

and retired in 1972 as a Colonel

unmarked buckle

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander certificate_of_authenticity dark patina on the silverInstituted 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 59. 1 mm (w) x 67. 2 mm (h), worn on a section of neck ribbon, enamel intact, light gilt wear,