Damascene Gold Brooch Round Knight Templar Cross Design by Midas of Toledo Spain

Damascene Gold Brooch Round Knights Templar Cross

by: Midas of Toledo Spain

style 8450

The Damascene artwork jewelry we sell are hand crafted in Toledo, Spain using combinations of either 24kt yellow gold, 18kt green gold and silver in the design. The artwork is meticulously handmade and each piece uniquely designed by damascene artisans. Each piece is UNIQUE. Design examples can be seen on our listing, YOUR piece will be similar to one of them. Please remember that each piece of jewelry is specially handcrafted so no two pieces are identical. You will receive the style of the jewelry listed, but the design may vary as there may be several designs of the style you are selecting. This is what makes damascene so special to own. Customer satisfaction guaranteed.

The Damascene Knight Templar Cross brooch by Marto of Toledo Spain is decorated with 24K Gold damascene artwork on one side. It features the Vichiers' (Renaud de Vichiers was the 19th Grand Master of the Knights Templar, from 1250 to 1256) seal: SIGILLUM MILITUM XPISTI. Although the phrase is written using the Latin alphabet, the first two letters of Christ's name are the Greek XP (Chi Rho) rather than the Latin CHR. The XP symbol's origin lies in the early roots of Christianity, but came into popular use after the Emperor Constantine had a vision of it and, according to legend, converted to Christianity in the early fourth century. From the time of Constantine, it became one of the most significant symbols of Christianity, surpassed only by the cross itself. Its early associations with the military made it the more apt of the two symbols for the Templars. In fact the Chi Rho can also be seen on the shields of the knights.  Another useful collectible item essential for all the fans of this famous order.

Features

• Damascene Gold Templar Knight Brooch by Midas of Toledo Spain style 8450
  
• Diameter width: Approx. 1 1/2 inches
• Back Side: Brooch attachment with lockable pin
• One brooch with design similar to picture shown
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