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EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store
EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD - The History Gift Store

EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD

$190.00
Gilt bronze. Slightly under 1" (0.98”) height. Slender proportions with the cross beam above center. The terminals of each expanded over a sphere, perhaps a variation of the cross and globe (Christ over the World) which was in use by this time. The junction with a raised edge diamond. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from France to Italy and much of Northern Europe. The condition for peace was the acceptance of Christianity, under penalty of death. The conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, primarily Saxons, wore small crosses to affirm their Christianity. This is an original Northern European “profession of faith” cross 1000-1300 years old. Exceptional condition.  Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restore on an 18” modern Sterling silver neck chain. Gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity.
Item ID: A3259
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EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, C.800-1000 AD

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