France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 Auction navy blue cloth exterior

navy blue cloth exterior

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

some moisture damage to reverse of plaque

Finely made cross in silver and red enamels

France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 Auction navy blue cloth exteriorMulti 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.