Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Ostpreussen): In stamped aluminum

(Ostpreussen): In stamped aluminum

maker marked "CERECEDA" on the tab

He was awarded seven days Field Punishment No

A cased Meritorious Service Medal

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac (Ostpreussen): In stamped aluminum(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