Medieval, Crusaders Era Beautiful Cross Amulet (No reserve price)
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Beautiful Cross Amulet, a bronze Crusader’s cross pendant from the Medieval Crusaders Era (11th–13th century), cast with a rich patina, 33 mm in size, 3.5 g in weight, in excellent condition, acquired in 2025 from a Netherlands auction house, previously owned by a private collection since 1998 in Germany.
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This evocative pendant takes the form of a Crusader’s cross, a symbol deeply associated with the medieval Crusades and the Christian warrior orders of the Holy Land. The cross features broad, rounded arms and a balanced, symmetrical form, designed for durability and visibility when worn on campaign.
Cast in metal and now bearing a richly aged patina, the surface displays centuries of oxidation and wear, lending the piece a powerful sense of authenticity and history. The integral suspension loop suggests it was intended to be worn close to the body, likely as a devotional amulet offering spiritual protection, faith, and resolve to its wearer.
Such crosses were commonly worn by knights, pilgrims, and soldiers during the medieval period, serving both as declarations of faith and as talismanic objects believed to safeguard the bearer in battle and travel. The robust form and restrained decoration reflect the utilitarian yet symbolic craftsmanship of the era.
This Crusader’s cross stands as a compelling relic-style artifact, embodying the intersection of faith, warfare, and devotion in medieval Europe. An exceptional piece for collectors of medieval history, religious artifacts, or early Christian symbolism.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 33 mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Condition: Very good; minor wear, stable patina with attractive surface tone.
This evocative pendant takes the form of a Crusader’s cross, a symbol deeply associated with the medieval Crusades and the Christian warrior orders of the Holy Land. The cross features broad, rounded arms and a balanced, symmetrical form, designed for durability and visibility when worn on campaign.
Cast in metal and now bearing a richly aged patina, the surface displays centuries of oxidation and wear, lending the piece a powerful sense of authenticity and history. The integral suspension loop suggests it was intended to be worn close to the body, likely as a devotional amulet offering spiritual protection, faith, and resolve to its wearer.
Such crosses were commonly worn by knights, pilgrims, and soldiers during the medieval period, serving both as declarations of faith and as talismanic objects believed to safeguard the bearer in battle and travel. The robust form and restrained decoration reflect the utilitarian yet symbolic craftsmanship of the era.
This Crusader’s cross stands as a compelling relic-style artifact, embodying the intersection of faith, warfare, and devotion in medieval Europe. An exceptional piece for collectors of medieval history, religious artifacts, or early Christian symbolism.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 33 mm
Weight: 3.5 g
Condition: Very good; minor wear, stable patina with attractive surface tone.
Details
Culture
Medieval, Crusaders Era
Century/ Timeframe
11th–13th Century AD
Name of object
Beautiful Cross Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1998
Previous owner - country acquired from
Germany
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