Military Issue Celtic Cross Pendant

This genuine U.S. military issue Celtic Cross makes the perfect gift for loved-ones in the military, or for the ones who love them! (Or just buy one because they’re cool!) Precision milled from non-magnetic, non-reactive, polished, 304 stainless steel. Comes with a 24″ stainless steel dog tag chain. 1 1/8″ tall x 11/16″ wide x 3/32″ thick. Made in the USA of course! Approved for wear by active military personnel.

• Genuine U.S. military issue Celtic Cross pendant
• Makes the perfect gift for loved-ones in the military, or for the ones who love them!
• Precision milled from non-magnetic, non-reactive, polished, 304 stainless steel
• Comes with a 24″ stainless steel dog tag chain
• Measures 1 1/8″ tall x 11/16″ wide x 3/32″ thick
• Made in the USA of course!
• Approved for wear by active military personnel

History Behind the Celtic Cross

The Celtic Cross is a symbol that originated from the high crosses found in Ireland dating between the 9th and 12th centuries. The cross itself stems from the Latin cross, however, the addition of the ring connecting the limbs of the cross set it apart. Stone workers added this ring in order to support the arms of the cross and provide a longer lifespan to the stone structure. This design rose in popularity during the Celtic Revival in the 1800s and people began to refer to it as a “Celtic Cross” starting in this time period. You can see that this product is decorated with intricate interlacing that imitates the ornamentation found in early illuminated manuscripts and on stone Celtic crosses.