Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 visually-hidden center obverse features a medallion

center obverse features a medallion depicting to individuals shaking hands against rugged mountain background with white and blue enamel sky

presenting a twelve-point star with clusters of five rays

measuring 410 mm long

the obverse bearing two silver aluminum wire chevrons

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Sylvester, I. Class Grand Cross, c. 1930 visually-hidden center obverse features a medallion(Ordo Sancti Silvestri Papae Ordine di San Silvestro Papa). Instituted October 31st, 1841. Consisting of an eight pointed star with five multi faceted quills per arm, the obverse with a white enameled Maltese Cross with rays emanating from the center of the cross in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, with a central blue enameled medallion bearing the bust of St. Sylvester in gilt, surrounded by a broad gilt ring inscribed Sanc. Silvester. P.