Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Hold 47 General Hospital at Le

47 General Hospital at Le Treport on August 9th

inscribed "JAPANISCH-DEUTSCHES KULTUR-INSTITUT" below

77 mm (w) x 46

(1835-1895 Issue)

with extensive scratching and chipping of enamels evident

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Hold 47 General Hospital at Le(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.