Secret Chamberlain's Collar Bearing The Coat Of Arms Of Pius XI—20th Century

A secret chamberlain’s necklace in gilded metal, composed of alternating linkswith seven oval medallions in blue enamel, each centered with the monogram “HC.” It iscompleted by a pendant bearing the papal insignia.This insignia was crafted by Tanfani & Bertarelli,a leading Roman firm specializing in the manufacture of objects, insignia,caskets, and accessories for the Vatican.

The necklace, 51 cm long, is preserved in it soriginal red leather case, adorned with gilded metal fittings bearing the papal coat of arms of Pius XI, Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti (1857–1939), Pope from 1922 to 1939. The coat of arms classically features the tiara and the keys of Saint Peter.
In good condition.
A collector’s item.