Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal visually-hidden an RZM logo

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he served as ambassador to Italy and then as ambassador to Bulgaria

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the bottom of the cross inscribed in Greek "ΕΝ ΕΤΕΙ 312" (Issue 312)

measures 8mm (w) x 30mm (l)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal visually-hidden an RZM logoAn Order of St. Sylvester, Knight, in silver gilt and enamels, measures 42. 9 mm (w) x 45. 2 mm (h), partial silver mark on ring, worn on original ribbon, in extremely fine condition. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, in silver gilt, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse, very light contact overall, original ribbon, in extremely fine condition.