The catholic church my first maintains

Puzzle

The Catholic Church my first
maintains ;
My next consists of poles and chains.
Distinctive whole—may'st thou ne'er
brand;
With foul disgrace our native land.

Hint

Answer

References

• Loyd, Sam [1914]. in Loyd, Sam, Jr.: Sam Loyd's Cyclopedia of 5000 Puzzles Tricks and Conundrums (in English). New York: Lamb Publishing company, page 20.