Poland, Republic. A Zamosc Cathedral Chapter Cross, C.1925 GTRexclude 57 mm (w) x 54

57 mm (w) x 54

Footnote: Bailey

the exterior of the cover bearing a gold embossed Heer-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

reverse with a glazed backer and vertical pinback

05 mm (w) x 68

Poland, Republic. A Zamosc Cathedral Chapter Cross, C.1925 GTRexclude 57 mm (w) x 54Instituted 1921 by Pope Benedict VX. In silver gilt with red, white and blue enamels, composed of a Maltese cross with multiple emanating rays between each arm, the obverse oval centrepiece with the monogram of Pope Benedict affixed, reverse oval centrepiece illustrating a man kneeling before Jesus Christ and framed by a wreath of laurel leaves, ornate integral suspension, measuring 66. 5 mm (w) x 71. 2 mm (h), measuring 94 mm (h) inclusive of its