MEDIEVAL EUROPEAN CONVERT’S CROSS NECKLACE, 9th-10th CENTURY

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

Charlemagne's conquest of most of northern Europe in the eight century was followed by forced conversion to Christianity under penalty of death. The conversion was effective and Northern Europeans, pr

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

Carolingian, the period of Charlemagne. The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

The emergence from the Dark Ages is embodied in the rise to power of the Frankish King, Charlemagne in 768 (founder of the Holy Roman Empire after 800) followed by conquering southern Europe from Fran

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of t

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to power and in 800 AD Charlemagne was the first Emperor of t

Ancient Medieval Christian Convert's Cross 9th Century Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Franks rose to p

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 9th Century Material: Gilt bronze Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Fr

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 9th Century Material: Gilt bronze Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Fr

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 9th century Material: Gilt bronze Size: .9 inch Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death! The Fran

Gilt bronze. Just over 7/8” height, of early Gothic form. Lobed terminal beams with the cross beam centered. The junction with a raised saltire in a square each side. Worn to display conversion to C

Gilt bronze. 7/8” height, of early Gothic form. Lobed terminal beams with the cross beam centered. The junction with a raised saltire in a square each side. Worn to display conversion to Christianit

Silvered bronze, 13th-15th century. Just under 1 12” total height, symmetrical, with the cross beam centered. The beams flared in the Maltese cross fashion with triple circle terminals derived f

Late 11th century, this gilt amulet combined a Viking icon, the moon, with the Christian cross. In the 11th century, Christianity made footholds in Danelaw England, ruled by Vikings. A number of Abbys