Germany, Imperial. A Gold Pectoral Cross, C. 1870 Hold 1873 in Blairgowrie

1873 in Blairgowrie

The fez was originally an ancient headwear piece used by various elite forces within Europe

In its balsa wood box of issue

the reverse inscribed DER TAPFERKEIT (FOR BRAVERY) within a laurel wreath tied together at the base

which is peculiar to this continent

Germany, Imperial. A Gold Pectoral Cross, C. 1870 Hold 1873 in Blairgowrie(Brustkreuz in Gold). A striking early Imperial period Latin style pectoral cross, constructed of 18k Gold, the twelve oclock arm topped by an integral loop and suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 41. 70 mm (w) x 76. 18 mm (h), weighing 8. 9 grams, executed in a style worn by both church officials and period chaplains, in extremely fine condition.