Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case visually-hidden A Military Long Service Decoration

A Military Long Service Decoration for 40 Years

six with dual lugs

each topped by two machine-embroidered silver aluminum wire insignia bisected by white threaded bands

5 mm inclusive of its silvered bronze and enamelled knight's helmet suspension

consisting of an oval oak wreath tied together at the base via a ribbon

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case visually-hidden A Military Long Service DecorationInstituted October 31, 1841. A Grand Officer Set, including the neck decoration, consisting of silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with silver gilt rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting St. Sylvester on a blue enamel field, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., the reverse featuring the coat of arms of the VAtican , surrounded by the subscription MDCCCXLI MCMV, measures 55. 95 mm (w) x 60. 3 mm (h inclusive