Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 Buy Now This distinctive breech-loading arm was

This distinctive breech-loading arm was developed in the middle years of the seventeenth century but found popularity during the reign of the monarch (1702-1714) by whose name it is known

reverse illustrating the Italian flag

He went on to lead the 17th Cavalry Brigade of the Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg in 1907

gilt wear on obverse and reverse

Vatican, Holy See. An Order of Saint Sylvester and of the Golden Spur, II. Class Commander, c. 1935 Buy Now This distinctive breech-loading arm was(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.