Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 visually-hidden stitched into the top of

stitched into the top of the interior is a transparent rhomboid moisture guard

a rare example in shortened and very fine condition

Various Midland standard types were built by the LMS

and a maker’s mark of “JOHANN LIEBIEG & COMP

Footnote: The design of the badge represents “love

Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 visually-hidden stitched into the top of(Ordine di San Silvestro e dello Sperone dOro). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Type II (1880 ). c. 1935 issue. Constructed of gilded silver with multi coloured enamels, consisting of a gilded Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the award in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, 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.