Antique sterling CROSS crucifix hospitaller
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Following the first crusade, a Hospitaller Order which as a Christian Order had adopted a simple form of the Cross (the Greek cross). This Order based in Jerusalem took on a military wing to defend Christians, and as the Order developed, its hitherto plain cross became more ornate in form. Specifically this is how the Cross today known as the Maltese Cross began its development. This Sterling old cross is 2" tall and has elaborate victorian designs all the way down to the little nails that protrude out of it on each of the four larger corners. This is in excellent condition and is marked sterling on the back.
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