Rare Antique Spanish Colonial Caravaca Bronze Religious Catholic Reliquary Cross. DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a wonderful and rare antique 19th century Caravaca reliquary cross pendant. This incredible reliquary cross represents the original Miraculous Cross that was deposited by Angels within the Church of Caravaca de la Cruz, in 1231, and made converts to Christianity of the Moor King and his Family that were in the Church at the time. Eventually, the town and church with relics passed to the Knights Templar who, in the 15th century, built the castle that still dominates the town today. This cross is typical of those worn by pilgrims in the 19th century, and a similar cross may be seen today in the Museum of Caravaca de la Cruz. In 1998 Caravaca de la Cruz became the fifth holy town (along with Santiago de Compostela, Santo Toribio de Liébana, Rome and Jerusalem) celebrating the Perpetual Jubilee in the Vera Cruz Sanctuary (Sanctuario de la Vera Cruz) where the Caravaca Cross is kept. The cross is finely made of cast bronze, and features intricate detailing, with lovely patina. It will make an outstanding addition to any collection! CONDITION: The cross presents well and is in very good antique condition, with minor wear and patina commensurate with age. There is minor tarnish/oxidation. Please review all photos. DIMENSIONS: 5-5/8″ in length, 2.5″ in width, 3/8 in thickness. Please remit promptly, via. We are experienced shippers! Your satisfaction is important to us. It will be our pleasure to leave you great feedback in return! Established in 2007, The. Rhode Island Antiques Mall. (adjacent to I-95, exit 30, in historic Pawtucket, RI) is the highest volume antiques mall in the American Northeast! We are a magnet for rare and unusual items! AUCTIONS are listed with NO RESERVES. Be sure to watch for periodic SALES and Price Reductions! Thanks for looking and check back often! New Items are listed EVERY WEEK. 345 Fountain Street Pawtucket, RI 02860. Come visit us in Rhode Island, or find us on the web! Please be aware that. Thank you for looking! Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.
