Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander by Tanfani & Bertarelli, with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 88mm (h – inclusive of

88mm (h – inclusive of integral diamond on wreath suspension)

dated 17 October 1943

It is signed (signature has almost completely faded) by the Commanding General of the 5th Air Corps

The cap band itself is constructed of dark green wool

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander by Tanfani & Bertarelli, with Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 88mm (h – inclusive ofInstituted October 31, 1841. An Order of St. Sylvester in silver gilt, a white enamel Maltese Cross with a cluster of smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring St. Sylvester on a blue enamel field, encircled by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M, reverse bearing the crest of the Vatican, with a blue enamel surround inscribed MDCCCXLI MCMV, measures 59. 0 mm (w) x 61. 4 m (h), marked on suspension loop TANFANI & BERTARELLI, worn