Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Archive His Pair of Medals

His Pair of Medals

with the piping loose/separated in places

vellum insert on the inside front cover

maker marked "SWANN & HUDSON" on their reverses

Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Archive His Pair of MedalsInstituted 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