A silver-gilt cross
circa 1798
Of shaped cruciform, the pendant cross engraved on one side wtih the Crucifixion and on the reverse with a Russian inscription, apparently unmarked
3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) high including suspension ring
The Russian inscription translates as We bow to Your cross.. and we praise Your Holy Resurrection 17 BD 98 June 27th.
A silver-gilt cross
circa 1798
Of shaped cruciform, the pendant cross engraved on one side wtih the Crucifixion and on the reverse with a Russian inscription, apparently unmarked
3 7/8 in. (10 cm.) high including suspension ring
The Russian inscription translates as We bow to Your cross.. and we praise Your Holy Resurrection 17 BD 98 June 27th.
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