Very rare antique religious communion pectoral cross, from middle of 19THc around 1855-1860, signed Ludovic Penin, à Lyon, made of bronze, adorned with Jesus Christ on the obverse, fleru-de-lis and dove of the Holy Spirit on the loop.

On the reverse side, there are inscriptions in french for "  Baptism   18.., Communion  18.. and  Confirmation  18..", the remaining dates to be engraved. 

 A rare model, nevers seen before and a must for collector of Penin's medals.

 Condition: It is in a very nice antique condition, see photos below.                        Please note that there are very slight oxidation spots                          present on the cross

Dimensions: height with the bail 3" /  76 mm, 

                     width 1 5/8", 42 mm,

                     weight 13,1 g.