Vatican. An Order of St. Sylvester; Commander, by A.Alberti, c.1930

Vatican: Silver gilt with white and blue enamels, hallmarked and marked "950" (silver) on the edge of the bottom arm, 57.5 mm x 60 mm, on a full-length original neck ribbon, chipping evident in the blue enamels and gilt wear on the "M" of "MDCCCXLI" on the reverse centrepiece ring. Accompanied its 14.8 mm x 16 mm Miniature in silver gilt with white and blue enamels with ribbon, along with its 13 mm rosette with button hole attachment and housing a silver and white enamelled miniature in the centre. Very fine. It their hardrshelled case of issue, maker marked "A. ALBERTI e C. MILANO" on the inside lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, dual latch closure, light contact and edge wear on the exterior, case also very fine.