Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China Scattered gilt wear on the

Scattered gilt wear on the Badge

constructed of padded dark grey wool

his situation noted as "Dangeously Ill": "Admitted shortly after 11

5 cm (w) x 98

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China Scattered gilt wear on theInstituted October 31, 1841. In silver gilt and enamels, a white enamelled Maltese cross with smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features St. Sylvester on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a ring inscribed SANC. SILVESTER P. M., the reverse features the crest of the Vatican, encircled by a blue ring inscribed MDCCCXLI MCMV., measures 59. 1 mm (w) x 67. 2 mm (h), worn on a section of neck ribbon, enamel intact, light gilt wear,