Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Auction oxidation and residue along the

oxidation and residue along the top edge

certified by the handwritten signature of Generalleutnant and commander of the Luftwaffe mission to Romania Wilhelm Speidel

crown and miniature star circa 1914-17 period manufacture

He was placed with the Canadian Signal Pool for two months

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, III Class by Tanfani & Bertarelli, in Case Auction oxidation and residue along theInstituted 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