Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction the son of Walter A

the son of Walter A

a brass Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal cap badge on the left side held in place by intact lugs and pin

one on occasion of a reception for the visit of members of the opera house of Milan

42mm x 48mm

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander in Case by Cravanzola Auction the son of Walter AInstituted October 31, 1841. In silver 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 52. 7mm (w) x 59. 3 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the loop denoting French manufacturer and