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256828
cross
CD95-347
S91-2211

Artifact Number79-1868
Current Cultural AffiliationsHungarian
All AffiliationsHungarian (culture)
Category08: communication artifacts
Sub-categoryH060: ceremonial artifact
MeasurementsHeight 135.3 cm, Width 49.5 cm, Depth 4.5 cm
CaptionHungarian Cross, Ontario, mid-20th century
Additional InformationThis type of cross is known as the Patriarchal Cross. It came into vogue, especially in Central Europe, in the 15th century. The picture on the top crossbeam is of Saint Stephen, Hungary's first monarch (977-1038).

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