Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Province of China in machine woven script

in machine woven script

similarly situated within a trefoil-style border

both measuring 50 mm (w) x 65 mm (l)

A dress pair of banjo-style

stating that he had previous military service with the 1st Cadet Battalion

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Province of China in machine woven script(Ordine di San Silvestro e dello Sperone dOro). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Type II (1880 ). c. 1950. Constructed of silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the award in the quadrants between the arms of the badge, the obverse with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Silvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed with Sanc. Silvester P. M. in