Original WW1 German Field Issue Last Rites Cross

Original WW1 German Field Issue Last Rites Cross

An interesting, WW1 era Catholic German military chaplain’s crucifix, sometimes referred to as a ‘Last Rites’ cross. The cross has a Ebony core, set in a nickel frame and closed back. The front has the depiction of the crucified Jesus, and a skull and crossbones. The intersection on the reverse also has an applied sacred heart motif, which is predominantly used in the Catholic.

Size 5 inches