Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander certificate_of_authenticity with a slotted white-felt medal

with a slotted white-felt medal bed

while another failed to return

number 274499 and entitled to a War Service Gratuity of $183

measuring 142 mm (w) x 85 mm (h) when folded on a flat surface

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander certificate_of_authenticity with a slotted white-felt medal(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae). Instituted in 1841. In silver gilt, a white enameled Maltese cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing an image of Saint Sylvester, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., reverse bearing the papal insignia, surrounded by the dates MDCCCXLI MCMV, measuring 62. 4 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), original neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Orders miniature, in silver gilt, measuring 16 mm (h) x