France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 Auction some moisture damage to reverse

some moisture damage to reverse of plaque

navy blue cloth exterior

each of the two rings with a brass chain terminating in a hook for belt suspension

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France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 Auction some moisture damage to reverseMulti piece construction in silver, obverse illustrating Christ nailed to the Cross, with a halo behind his head and the Skull of Adam beneath his feet, inscribed Latin INRI for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (translation: Jesus, King of the Jews), unmarked reverse, topped by an integral suspension loop, in monogrammed case of issue, case bearing G. T monogram on obverse and reverse bearing Lemercier, 71 Rue La Bostie, measuring at 54. 10mm (w) x 106.