FINE MEDIEVAL CHRISTIAN CONVERT'S CROSS, C.1100

C. 1100. 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

C. 1100. 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

C.1100-1300 AD. 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 aft

C.1100-1300 AD. 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 aft

C.1100-1300 AD. 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 aft

Gilt bronze. Very slightly under 1 1/8" height. Slender beams, the cross beam above, and each delicately tapered with swelled medials, an allusion to the Jerusalem Cross which is five crosses in one.

Gilt bronze. 1” height, with rounded beam terminals and central square enclosing a saltire. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the name of the

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

Gilt bronze. Just under 1” height, with rounded beam terminals and central square enclosing a saltire. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate of Authenticity with the

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples of the Roman Empire. Northern Europe and later Italy, convert to Christianity under penalty of death! Converts in Northern

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 crowned the first Empe

Jewelry: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: ca. 800-1000 AD Material: Gilt bronze Complying with Charlemagne's order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of death. Th

Jewelry: Fine Medieval Christian Cross Date: 11th Century Material: Gilt bronze Size: 7/8 inch height Of elegant form. Early symmetrical form with central saltire within a square. The beam ends with b

Silvered bronze. Very slightly under 1" height. Slender beams, the cross beam centered and each with ball terminals and inner balls at the tips of the central diamond. Surface textured from burial. Pr

Gilt bronze. 12th century. Just under 1” height, with expanded beam terminals and central circle enclosing a broad beam cross. All items purchased are accompanied by a signed and dated Certificate o

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 800-1000 A.D. Size: Approx. 1 inch high Charlemagne was crowned the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD. Under his rule, he issued an edict

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 800-1000 AD Material: Gilt bronze Size: 1 inch Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples convert to Christianity under penalty of d

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 800-1000 A.D. Size: Approx. 1 inch high Charlemagne was crowned the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD. Under his rule, he issued an edict

Gilt bronze. 9th century. 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 fir

Item: Medieval Christian Convert's Cross Date: 800-1000 A.D. Size: Approx. 1 inch high Charlemagne was crowned the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800 AD. Under his rule, he issued an edict

Gilt bronze. Complying with Charlemagne’s order that all conquered peoples of the Roman Empire. Northern Europe and later Italy, convert to Christianity under penalty of death! Converts in Northern

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