Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal visually-hidden reverse illustrating the Brandenburg Gate

reverse illustrating the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

fleet carrier that survived the Second World War

he served as ambassador to Italy and then as ambassador to Bulgaria

and joined Tito’s partisans later in 1941

measures 8mm (w) x 30mm (l)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Sylvester an a Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal visually-hidden reverse illustrating the Brandenburg GateAn 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.