Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 Buy Now the Military Cross or the

the Military Cross or the Military Decoration

retaining functional non-magnetic metal clasps for wear

similarly bearing a stylized cherry blossom insignia

winner of the Knight’s Cross with Oak Leaves and Diamonds at the age of 22 (eventually becoming the most successful flying ace in the history of aerial warfare)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Officer Set in Case, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1935 Buy Now the Military Cross or 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 60. 4 mm (w) x 61. 3 mm (h inclusive of