Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal Buy Now maker’s mark of FREDERICO COSTA

maker’s mark of FREDERICO COSTA LISBOA on the reverse cartouche

on a blue nylon base

The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated crossguard which takes the form of a pair of stylized rings

ring is well marked by V

she had an extension of her fo'c's'le (AKA forecastle: the upper deck of a sailing ship forward of the foremast

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal Buy Now maker’s mark of FREDERICO COSTAAn 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.