Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander certificate_of_authenticity A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful

A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful Service Award

and in the same ship at the capture of the French frigate Pomone

with a slotted white-felt medal bed

He joined the Prussian army in 1851

on original IC 1939 ribbon

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, Knight Commander certificate_of_authenticity A Civil Service 40-Year Faithful(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae). Instituted in 1841. In silver gilt, a white enameled Maltese cross, the obverse centerpiece bearing an image of Saint Sylvester, surrounded by the inscription SANC. SILVESTER. P. M., reverse bearing the papal insignia, surrounded by the dates MDCCCXLI MCMV, measuring 62. 4 mm (h) x 60 mm (w), original neck ribbon, enamels intact, extremely fine. Accompanied by the Orders miniature, in silver gilt, measuring 16 mm (h) x