Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Republic of 7 mm (w) x 49

7 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension

Alfred Niemz (4 victories)

2 mm x 61 mm x 22

Ottawa-Kansas / Works and Sun Sculpture Studios

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander Republic of 7 mm (w) x 49(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