Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930

(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae/Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Consisting of an eight-pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, the 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 capitalized lettering, the reverse plain with a raised barrel hinge, vertical pinback, and broad wire catch, unmarked, measuring 86.8 mm (w) x 87.8 mm (l), weighing 71.89 grams, in near extremely fine condition.