Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Province of China SA/Political 1939 Pattern Cap Eagle

SA/Political 1939 Pattern Cap Eagle by maker "RZM M1/44"

with a swastika overlaying the arms

the obverse with red and white enameled arms

with most of its original paper backer intact

at the age of 93

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c.1930 Province of China SA/Political 1939 Pattern Cap Eagle(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. A finely toned eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, 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. M in