Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Auction Archive through Executive Order 13289

through Executive Order 13289

miniature clasp of same cross on its original ribbon with pinback

the tenth badge with triple screwposts

set within a circular wheat stalk wreath on a pebbled background

engraved to (Musk

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Auction Archive through Executive Order 13289(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. A finely toned eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, obverse with a white enameled Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the cross in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Sylvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed Sanc. Silvester. P. M in