Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 Buy Now winner of the Knight’s Cross

winner of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Diamonds at the age of 22 (eventually becoming the most successful flying ace in the history of aerial warfare)

stitched around the top with a secure seam

retaining functional non-magnetic metal clasps for wear

small scratches to white enamel arms on obverse

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 Buy Now winner of the Knight’s CrossInstituted 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 60. 4 mm (w) x 61. 3 mm (h inclusive of