This small cross shows, within a border, a Russian cross with the lance and sponge on the left and right sides respectively; the Slavic abbreviation for "King of Jews" appears over the cross; the lett..
more »This small cross shows, within a border, a Russian cross with the lance and sponge on the left and right sides respectively; the Slavic abbreviation for "King of Jews" appears over the cross; the letters IC and XC are to the left and right of the horizontal arms and, below these, the separated words for "Sun of God"; beneath the Russian cross is the skull representing Golgotha. The reverse side is covered with writing too worn to be interpreted. There is a suspension ring at the top of the piece.
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