Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of 75mm (w) x60

75mm (w) x60

the reverse presents the Latin inscription PRO PATRIA on the three upper arms of the cross

Despite a slow start and limited gains north of Falaise

with toned bronze and lost of enamels

1942 embarked on board the USS Crescent City for the Pacific area

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Republic of 75mm (w) x60Instituted 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 59. 1 mm (w) x 67. 2 mm (h), worn on a section of neck ribbon, enamel intact, light gilt wear,