Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Hold 77 mm (w) x 46

77 mm (w) x 46

General Development of Long Guns

the reverse bearing a central monogram surrounded by a date of ‘DEN 25TEN AUGUST 1870”

48 mm lightly knurled pin

inscribed "JAPANISCH-DEUTSCHES KULTUR-INSTITUT" below

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Hold 77 mm (w) x 46(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Consisting of an eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, the 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.