papal honour / Pope Pius XII / O Ceallaigh, 1958

Gold star of the Order of Pian. Conferred on Sean T. O Ceallaigh by Pope Pius XII on 20 February 1958. The star reads 'A Pio XII Auctus' in the white enamelled centre, and 'Ordo Pianus' engraved around. With gold chain collar with star, blue glass discs depicting the Holy Dove.;