Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Newly Listed 16mmx 20mm

16mmx 20mm

Knights Templar Masonic Miniature Breast Star (in bronze gilt with red

The inside is lined in forest green nylon

the edge is inscribed with “SOLDAT ANDREAS TAPPE LANDWEHR BAT

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Newly Listed 16mmx 20mmInstituted October 31, 1841. A Grand Officer Set, including the neck decoration, consisting of silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with silver gilt rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting St. Sylvester on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., the reverse featuring the coat of arms of the VAtican , surrounded by the subscription MDCCCXLI MCMV, measures 55. 95 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h inclusive