Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Auction dated 4 July 2020

dated 4 July 2020

reverse inscribed "1936" inside a full wreath of oak leaves

the interior with crème coloured silk lid with makers mark Tanfani & Bertarelli

7 mm x 11 mm

named to Hirtreiter as an Unteroffizier of 1

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Auction dated 4 July 2020Instituted 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