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Huguenot cross * in gilt metal, with the Dove of the Holy Spirit, vintage early twentieth century.
This cross is in good condition. Goldsmith punch on the ring (hard to read).
A report: micro-scratches and slight wear of time, see photos.
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* The Huguenot cross is a Protestant symbol, originating from the south of France. It is similar to the cross of St. John and the order of the Holy Spirit. The Huguenot cross was created around 1688, after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, by a Nimes silversmith, Maystre. Louis XIV had forbidden the Protestants any insignia; the latter, as a sign of rebellion, used the fleur-de-lis cross of Malta for their crosses. As for the dove, it represents the Holy Spirit, an expression of the Christian's relationship with God.
