Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Province of China marked "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP"

marked "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP"

with most of its original paper backer intact

1916 in Langenschwalbach (Hesse)

SA/Political 1939 Pattern Cap Eagle by maker "RZM M1/44"

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Province of China marked "Reichszeugmeisterei der NSDAP"(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. A finely toned eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, 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. M in