A complete set of the Order: the badge, 105x56 mm, in gilt Silver and gold-yellow enamel the
lower arm, fitted with a separately made spur, with rotating wheel; white enameled centre medallion
with gilt, crowned monongram “MA” (representing the Holy Virgin), within faceted outer circlet;
white enameled reverse medallion with golden inscription “PIVS X RESTITVIT” and “MCMV”; the
hinged trophy-of-arms, with chiselled details, the armour’s breast, the trophy’s reverse, with the
maker’s escutcheon of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome (official purveyors to the Holy See) and the letter
“A” (for “Argento”, silver), fitted with two sliders to mount the badge to the collar; breast star, 81 mm,
with silver, faceted and pierced rays; the centre with the Order’s cross in gilt silver and gold-yellow
enamel and a spur with rotating wheel, mounted to the lower arm; polished reverse, also bearing the
label of Tanfani e Bertarelli and the “A” indicating the details made of silver; broad pin and two sidehooks;
the collar of the Order in gilt silver, typically divided into sections for wear on the different,
ceremonial habits; the whole in the large, red morocco, fitted case of issue with maker’s signature
of Tanfani e Bertarelli, Rome, printed in gold on the inner cushion; the lid, with gold embossed coat
of arms of Pope Pius XI.
A beautiful set of the second highest order of the Vatican state, scarcely awarded as a special
reward for exceptional merits towards the Christianity and to the Holy See.