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 - EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD
 - EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD
 - EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD
 - EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD

EARLY CHRISTIAN CROSS NECKLACE C.800-1000 AD

A4212

Regular price $165.00 Sale

Just over 1” height. Silvered bronze. Flat beams flaring slightly to the terminals, and with raised edges enclosing a plain cross within.  Each beam ends with a sphere with a small central nub to the bottom. 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. Professionally refurbished with the silver overlay restored on modern sterling silver neck chain suitable for modern wear. Gift box with a certification of authenticity.