Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Buy Now This is a very well-preserved

This is a very well-preserved Milizia Voluntaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (Voluntary Militia for National Security) “Blackshirts” officer’s dagger

perforated with an array of ventilation holes near the forehead

The recipient is Miss Milli Weiß

surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and surmounted by a Tudor Crown with the ribbon banner inscribed "HALIFAX RIFLES"

Vatican, City State. An Order of St. Sylvester, Commander, c. 1925 Buy Now This is a very well-preservedInstituted October 31, 1841. In bronze gilt and enamels, a white enamelled Maltese cross with smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features St. Sylvester on a blue enamelled field, encircled by a ring inscribed SANC. SILVESTER P. M., the reverse features the crest of the Vatican, encircled by a blue ring inscribed MDCCCXLI MCMV., measures 55. 45mm (w) x 63. 85 mm (h inclusive of integral suspension), weighs 72. 8 grams (including