Scapular of Saint Michael the Archangel

It was formerly the badge of the now defunct Archconfraternity of the Scapular of Saint Michael.

[1] The Archconfraternity of the Scapular of St. Michael is distinguishable from the Brotherhood of Saint Michael, a "Pious Association" based at the Basilica Sanctuary of Monte Sant'Angelo.

The scapular places the wearer under the special protection of Saint Michael and is considered a “visual prayer.”[citation needed] The form of this scapular is somewhat distinct, in that the two segments of cloth have the form of a small shield; one is made of blue and the other of black cloth, and one of the bands likewise is blue and the other black.

Both portions of the scapular bear the well-known representation of the Archangel St. Michael defeating Satan and the inscription "Quis ut Deus?

[3][4] The generic rite for the blessing and conferral of a scapular is found in De benedictionibus and its vernacular translations, unless a particular religious institute has established another rite with the recognition of the Holy See.