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Johan K
11-23-2013, 02:09 PM
Hi everyone on the other side of the pont. Did some hunting yesterday in Germany (20 minutes drive for me) , close to the place were I found a silver hoard. It wasn't that much yesterday. One find was remarkable, an old cross with wooden inlay. You can open it on the backside. It's a relic-holder or relic-keeper, about 200 years old. They put relics (bibletext, hairlocks etc) in the cross for savekeeping.
:waving:

Longhair
11-23-2013, 03:59 PM
That's a really neat and interesting find Johan!
What is the metal part made of?

del
11-23-2013, 04:40 PM
That's a really neat and interesting find Johan!


i'm in total agreement , great find Johan:thumbsup02:

OxShoeDrew
11-23-2013, 04:47 PM
The wooden inlay is still there! Really nice piece! Thanks for posting.

Longhair
11-23-2013, 05:45 PM
Looking at the holes in the wood, it makes me think that at one time it may have had a crucifix attached.

giant056
11-23-2013, 05:53 PM
That's one really cool find for sure Johan :thumbsup01:

:congrats:

coinnut
11-24-2013, 01:08 AM
Well what was in the cross? I need to know :lol: Nice old find.

Johan K
11-24-2013, 09:22 AM
It's made of bronze and copper.

Johan K
11-24-2013, 09:24 AM
Well what was in the cross? I need to know :lol: Nice old find.

Treasuremap ! No haha. There was something in it, could be a piece of paper or hair. It's totally gone due to water and age.

Ill Digger
11-24-2013, 10:37 AM
That's neat find! Too bad the contents are unidentifiable . It would've been interesting to see the keepsake inside.
Still a cool!
Congrats! :grin:

Tony Two-Cent
11-25-2013, 10:29 AM
That's a terrific find, Johan! Very interesting! It's in great shape for being 200 years old!

:perfect10:

Digger Don
11-25-2013, 07:23 PM
That's an awesome piece.
Did it look like gold when you pulled it out?

Johan K
11-26-2013, 05:27 AM
That's an awesome piece.
Did it look like gold when you pulled it out?

Haha, no. It was a big chunk of rust ! I've cleaned it and this is what appeared !