Order of St. Sylvester, Grand Cross Breast Star

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SKU: 01.VAT.0105.103.01.000

Estimated market value:

$800+ USD

  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse
  • Grand Cross Breast Star Obverse

Estimated market value:

$800+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Vatican
  • Makers
    Tanfani and Bertarelli, Rome
  • Composition
    Silver/Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: SANC. SILVESTER P.M.
  • Size
    80.5x82mm
  • Image Licensing
    Morton & Eden Ltd., Catalogue No. 77, https://www.mortonandeden.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/77.pdf

History


This Order was founded to compensate for the degradation of the Order of the Golden Militia. Amendments were made to the Order of the Golden Militia in 1841 that restricted the number of members, and these new statutes were the foundation of the Order of St. Sylvester. In 1905, Pope Pius X reorganized the Holy See’s honours and divided the Order of the Golden Militia into two separate Orders, the Order of St. Sylvester and the Order of the Golden Militia/Golden Spur.

The Order of St. Sylvester is awarded by the Pope to Catholics who are actively involved in the everyday activities of the church. It is also conferred upon individuals who have rendered professional and civil service in the realm of art, science, and literature that have benefited the church. The modern Order may also be awarded to non-Catholic recipients and women.

The Order is composed of four grades, Grand Cross with Grand Cross Breast Star, Grand Officer with Grand Officer Breast Star, Commander, and Knight.

Recipients are bestowed with a prefix after being emitted into the Order, with Knight for men and Dame for women.

See Order of the Golden Militia VAT101 in the Orders of the Vatican for more information.

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