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Antique Spanish Catholic Crucifix | Knights of Santiago Religious Order | 23 cmDescription:
The crucifix features a dark reddish-brown wooden Cross of Santiago with its characteristic sword-like form and decorative fleur-de-lis-style arms. Applied to the front is a brass cross with a detailed corpus of Christ, radiating decoration behind Christ’s head, and an INRI plaque above.
Historical Background:
The Cross of Santiago is traditionally associated with Saint James the Apostle (Santiago) and the historic Order of Santiago, making this an especially interesting piece of Spanish Catholic religious art and devotional history. Spanish knights charged to victory with their battlecry of “Santiago y España,” eventually winning the Reconquista through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint James the Apostle.Measurements:
- Height: approximately 23 cm (9.1 in)
- Width: approximately 12.5 cm (4.9 in)
- Thickness: approximately 2 cm (0.8 in)Stored in a clean, smoke-free, devout Catholic home.
