Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Newly Listed 40 mm (w) x 33

40 mm (w) x 33

the obverse consisting of an off-white enameled diamond within a gilt border

Condition: Fair

16mmx 20mm

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Newly Listed 40 mm (w) x 33Instituted October 31, 1841. A Grand Officer Set, including the neck decoration, consisting of silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with silver gilt rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting St. Sylvester on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., the reverse featuring the coat of arms of the VAtican , surrounded by the subscription MDCCCXLI MCMV, measures 55. 95 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h inclusive