German Pectoral Reliquary Cross With Relics Of 6 Saints & Copy Of Coa

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Silver-tone metal pectoral reliquary crucifix, housing (six) relics, including Saint David (King David the Prophet), Praxedes (Roman Virgin and Prophet), Constantia (also known as Saint Constance, daughter of Emperor Constantine and Roman martyr), Clement I (Pope and Martyr), Cornelius (Pope and Martyr), and an S.S. Martyrs collective relic dedicated to the Holy Martyrs, all framing an Agnus Dei disc (papally blessed Paschal candle wax), in ebony-inlaid cross pendant with applied Corpus Christi, trefoil terminals, on curb chain, accompanied by a copy of certificate of authenticity issued by the Nuns (Cistercienserinnen) of Saint Joseph's Abbey at Thyrnau, Germany, certificate dated 8.9. 1952, approx 3"h, 1.5"w, 0.5"d, 37.8 grams (inclusive of all materials) Provenance: from the extensive collection of a long-time contributor of relics, Catholic church goods, and liturgical antiques NOTE: ALL JEWELRY & COIN LOTS REALIZING OVER $1,000 MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE. STANDARD TREATMENTS ASSUMED ON ALL COLORED STONES