Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Buy Now an emblem most commonly applied

an emblem most commonly applied to a busby in very fine condition

topped by two bands of twisted and rolled black threaded and silver aluminum wire piping

holding a rifle by the barrel in his right hand

inscribed F

surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and surmounted by a Tudor Crown with the ribbon banner inscribed "HALIFAX RIFLES"

Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Buy Now an emblem most commonly appliedInstituted 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