Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Republic of 43 mm x 52

43 mm x 52

A Rare Soviet Medal for the Defence of Odessa

brilliant cut rubies in the shape of a cross

constructed of “Flaschengrün” bottle green wool

accompanied by fourteen Pontifical Equestrian Order of St

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 Republic of 43 mm x 52(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.