Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St.sylvester, Grand Officer, By Tanfani Bertarello Auction the text and rules in

the text and rules in fine silver-coloured bullion wire

all with maker's mark

He was hospitalized only once during his European service

above dates “18 April 1818-1843” and inscription “DESSAU'S RATH UND BUERGER” (“DESSAU’S COUNCIL AND CITIZENS”)

He had the world's highest cricket pitch built

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St.sylvester, Grand Officer, By Tanfani Bertarello Auction the text and rules inBadge in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, bearing the seal of Vatican on the reverse, measuring at 59. 07 mm (w) x 62. 09 mm (h to top of ring suspension), weighing 46. 8 grams with full neck ribbon on; Star, in silver gilt with blue and white enamels, bearing bust of St. Sylvester on obverse, stamped with makers mark of Tanfani Bertarello, measuring at 79. 37mm (w) x 78. 09mm (h) and weighing at 64. 2 grams, in case of issue, with Vatican