Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Sylvester, Grand Cross Star, By Tanfani & Bertarelli, C. 1920 Auction Archive A 1942 Dutch W

A 1942 Dutch W

He settled in St

(Christian Model) Lady's version

with a curved or "yataghan" shape

and Superintendent and Commandant

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Sylvester, Grand Cross Star, By Tanfani & Bertarelli, C. 1920 Auction Archive A 1942 Dutch W(Ordine die San Silvestro e dello Speron d'Oro). Instituted October 13, 1841 by Pope Pius X. In silver, an eight point silver star with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse presents a superimposed white Maltese cross with a small cluster of nine smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features the bust of St. Sylvester on a blue enamelled field, surrounded by a ring inscribed SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., the reverse presents a single