Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Auction affixed with double-sided white cotton

affixed with double-sided white cotton discs measuring 37 cm in diameter

having been promoted while at Stalag Luft III

and include tarnishing and pitting throughout the blade

the interior lid is a crème coloured silk marked V

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Silvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c.1950 Auction affixed with double-sided white cotton(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