Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 United Republic of with a red felt centre

with a red felt centre

he was posted to the 8th Reserve Battalion on January 30

5mm (w) x 10mm (h)

Hawkins of 4th Bay

Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 United Republic of with a red felt centre(Ordine di San Silvestro e dello Sperone dOro). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Type II (1880 ). c. 1935 issue. Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a gilded Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the award in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Silvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed with Sanc.