Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the following defensive battles

In the following defensive battles it suffered heavy losses

and Awards - Medal for Merit in the Defence of Borders

A Cross Pattée constructed of silvered bronze

with silvered clasp and crown on the 12 o’clock arm

A prisoner of war (POW) postcard from Gefreiter Rudi Kunze

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In the following defensive battlesInstituted 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 60. 4 mm (w) x 61. 3 mm (h inclusive of