Watch List notes:

ITALY, Papale (prigioniero del Vaticano). Order of St. Sylvester. Gilt AR. Dated 1905 (in Roman numerals). White enameled eight-pointed Maltese cross with central medallion depicting St. Sylvester, suspended from black and orange ribbon. Worn gilding. EF.

From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Jencius Coins, March 2011.

Conferred in recognition of service to the Church.