Vintage Huguenot Cross Stylized Pendant 1970's Gold Plated Signed by Artist w Chain - XX Rare

Presented here is a Gold Plated French Medal Pendant of a Huguenot Cross on a chain, vintage from the 1970's.
It is hand made by French Jewelry artist and designer Beatrice Chateau. Although a stylized representation of the Huguenot cross, it bears all the symbol details which are specific to the cross.
It is in pristine condition.
It is sold with the Bronze 24K Gold plated chain as shown in the pictures.

It is stamped with the signature of the Designer and artist on the reverse.

Dimensions of the medal are : 70 x 35 mm ( 2.8 x 1.4 in.) .- with the bail.
Weight of the medal is 10.3 grams.
Weight of the Neck ring is 8.5 grams so that total weigh is 18.8 grams.

This is a rare and beautiful vintage item, rarely seen.


+++++++++++The Huguenot Cross+++++++++++
The Huguenot cross is a Christian religious symbol originating in France and is one of the more recognizable and popular symbols of the evangelical reformed faith. It is commonly found today as a piece of jewelry (in gold or silver) or engraved on buildings connected with the Reformed Church in France. It also formed part of the official logo of the Reformed Church in France.
The symbolism of the Huguenot cross is particularly rich.
1) The cross as an eminent symbol of the Christian faith, represents not only the death of Christ but also victory over death and impiety. This is represented also in the Maltese Cross.
2) It is boutonné, the eight points symbolising the eight Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12)
3)Between the arms of the cross is the stylised fleur-de-lys (on the French Coat of Arms), each has 3 petals; the total of twelve petals of the fleur-de-lys signify the twelve apostles. Between each fleur-de-lys and the arms of the Maltese Cross with which it is joined, an open space in the form of a heart, the symbol of loyalty, suggests the seal of the French Reformer, John Calvin. This does not exist on this stylized cross.
4)The pendant dove symbolises the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:16).In times of persecution a pearl, symbolizing a teardrop, replaced the dove.
Cross of the Order of the Holy SpiritThe elements of the Huguenot cross mirrored those of the cross of the 1578 Order of the Holy Spirit, the senior chivalric order of France by precedence.
( SOURCE : WIKIPEDIA)
+++++++++++The Huguenot Cross+++++++++++

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