Large Maltese Heraldic Cross, Greek Cross and Crosslets Pendant, Jerusalem 900 Silver Crucifix Pendant, Religious Jewelry from Middle East

$145USD

Large Maltese Heraldic Cross, Greek Cross and Crosslets Pendant, Jerusalem Jordan 900 Sterling Silver Crucifix Pendant, Vintage Religious Jewelry from Middle East, Medieval Cross with Blue Glass Stone Accent, Very Large Order of Malta Cross Pendant for Necklace, Jewelry Made in Jerusalem around 1930s, Antique Holy Lands Memorabilia Souvenirs

This is a beautiful Vintage 1930s Jerusalem Jordan cross crucifix large pendant necklace with exquisite neo etruscan decoration and a central Blue glass cabochon with faceted cut and sparkling a lot. This unusual pendant is made 900 sterling silver and has floral engravings at back. The style of the Maltese Crusaders cross is more "medieval revival" than others from late Victorian era. A very beautiful piece for collectors. The Jerusalem cross, also known as "Crusaders' cross", "Five-fold Cross", or "cross-and-crosslets" is a heraldic cross and Christian cross variant consisting of a large cross potent surrounded by four smaller Greek crosses, one in each quadrant. There are variants to the design, also known as "Jerusalem cross", with either the four crosslets also in the form of Crosses potent, or conversely with the central cross also in the form of a plain Greek cross. As the arms of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, the design is traditionally attributed to Godfrey of Bouillon himself. It was not used, however, by the Christian rulers of Jerusalem during the 12th century. The Jerusalem cross proper appears only on a coin minted under John II in the 1284.

In a very good condition with normal signs of age and wear.

Dimensions 3.2" X 2.65" inches

Weight 34 grams

All measures are approximate