A Complete set of Knight of Collar in gilt Silver: 7 groups of double, rectangular links bearing the openwork motto of the Order “DEUS LO VULT” in medieval capital script, within double, chiseled bars; 6 red enameled crosses of the order within polished circular border; the forward link as a large, embossed trophy of arms with polished details and bearing the enameled Order’s cross to the armour’s breast; the Trophy’s base, fitted with a loop to whiche the badge is appended as a red enameled cross of the Order superimposed with an oval centre medallion embossed with the scene of Christ’s resurrection; the whole, within green enameled palm’s wreath; Breast Star in gilt Silver with chiseled rays; white enameled centre medallion with red enameled Order’s cross super- imposed with the scene of Christ’s resurrection, similarly to the badge; outer circlet composed by a double wreath, the inner one, as a gilt palm and the outer as a green enameled laurel one; the reverse fitted with vertical pin; the whole in the large, original presentation case with blue velvet, fitted inner compartment.
An extremely rare insignia from the 2nd half of 20th Century, of the highest class of this important order under the patronage of the Holy See, as awarded to catholic heads of state and as a reward for outstanding merits to highest ranking members of the Church; excellent condition.
Dim.: the collar 63,0 cm.; the badge, 85,0 x 48,0 mm.; the star, dia. 89,0 mm. I RR!