A large Medieval Silver Ring with an Engraved Double-barred cross, also known as the Cross of Lorraine. There is also a star and crescent moon visible beside the cross, this could be related to the heraldry of the owner. The two-barred cross, also known as Cross of Lorraine, has been one of the main elements in the coat of arms of Hungary since 1190. It appeared during the reign of King Béla III, who was raised in the Byzantine court. Béla was the son of Russian princess Eufrosina Mstislavovna. The cross appears floating in the coat of arms and on the coins from this era. In the medieval Kingdom of Hungary was extended Byzantine Cyril-Methodian and western Latin church was expanded later. The two-barred cross in the Hungarian coat of arms comes from the same source of Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Empire in the 12th century. REFERENCE: MEDIEVAL RING DESIGNS – STEVE GAUNT Material: Silver Period: Medieval period, 12th – 13th century AD Measurement: 24 x 25 mm, ring size: 22x21 mm (approx ring size: 12 USA) Weight: 3,22 grams Condition Good, traces of age, see pictures International registered Delivery. Ring jewelry box included. Provenance: The Supplier warrants that it has obtained this lot in a legal manner. Previously the property from a Dutch art dealer; acquired on the European art market in the 1990s Important information: The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.