RENAISSANCE EUROPEAN LADY’S PENDANT C.1300-1500 AD

Silvered bronze, circular with a pierced matrix. That form evolved from the earlier crusader’s crosses. Trefoil nubs at the quarter points defining a cross with “crutches having been an element in the arms of Godfrey Bouillon which he wore during the First Crusade. Godfrey of Bouillon was a Frankish Knight of the First Crusade, known as Baron of the Holy Sepulcher and the Crusader King, ruler of the Kingdom of Jerusalem following its victorious siege in the First Crusade. For that reason, it is also known as the Jerusalem Cross. The top with an armorial bar indicating that the owner was of the noble class. Just under 1” (0.97”) height. The silver surface restored and suspended from an 18” sterling silver neck chain for modern wear. Gift boxed with certificate of authenticity.