The mark is the Ritual Seal of Ecclesiastical Hierarchy consisting of a circular band containing the words "CRVCEM SIGILLVM MILITVM". Within the circular band is a large eight pointed cross with four smaller eight pointed crosses arranged symmetrically within the circle.
The stippling shown is a feature of the mark.
The English translation of the words "CRVCEM SIGILLVM MILITVM" in the mark is "the emblem of the soldiers to the cross".