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    Hello U.S.A !

    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.
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    That's a really neat and interesting find Johan!
    What is the metal part made of?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Longhair View Post
    That's a really neat and interesting find Johan!
    i'm in total agreement , great find Johan
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    The wooden inlay is still there! Really nice piece! Thanks for posting.
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    Looking at the holes in the wood, it makes me think that at one time it may have had a crucifix attached.
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    That's one really cool find for sure Johan


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    Well what was in the cross? I need to know Nice old find.
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    It's made of bronze and copper.
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    Quote Originally Posted by coinnut View Post
    Well what was in the cross? I need to know 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.
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    That's neat find! Too bad the contents are unidentifiable . It would've been interesting to see the keepsake inside.
    Still a cool!
    Congrats!
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    That's a terrific find, Johan! Very interesting! It's in great shape for being 200 years old!

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    That's an awesome piece.
    Did it look like gold when you pulled it out?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Digger Don View Post
    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 !
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