Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China along with a recessed medal

along with a recessed medal bed containing a raised pin frame for the Breast Star

intricate detail

and the latest ones are from October of 1942

The primary purpose of this campaign was to “defend French trade interests” and to establish “scientific enterprise” in the region

with Lieutenant-Colonel James Edgar Davey seated second from the left in the front row

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander Province of China along with a recessed medalInstituted 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,