France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The handle grip is composed

The handle grip is composed of a single piece of ribbed and lacquered black wood

An ovular brooch constructed of silvered non magnetic metal

9 cm (w) x 6

he achieved the rank of 2nd Lieutenant on April 2nd

France, Napoleonic. A Rare Silver Chaplain Roman Catholic Pectoral Cross, C.1810 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The handle grip is composedMulti piece construction in silver, obverse illustrating Christ nailed to the Cross, with a halo behind his head and the Skull of Adam beneath his feet, inscribed Latin INRI for Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (translation: Jesus, King of the Jews), unmarked reverse, topped by an integral suspension loop, in monogrammed case of issue, case bearing G. T monogram on obverse and reverse bearing Lemercier, 71 Rue La Bostie, measuring at 54. 10mm (w) x 106.