Germany, Imperial. A Rare Catholic Chaplain’s Pectoral Cross

(Katholische Feldpektorale). Constructed of silver, consisting of a Latin Cross with lily petal arms, the obverse inset with a polished wooden cross inlay, in turn affixed with a raised and finely-detailed depiction of Christ crucified, with his head surrounded by a halo, topped by a stylized banner bearing an inscription of “INRI” for “IESUS NAZARENUS REX IUDAEORUM” (“JESUS OF NAZARETH, KING OF THE JEWS”), the reverse with five visible rivets securing the crucifix in place, topped by an integral loop with a suspension ring, unmarked, measuring 57.82 mm (w) x 106.54 mm (h), weighing 29.0 grams, missing its neck chain, an otherwise exquisite example conforming to all regulations concerning official-issue chaplain pectoral crosses, in extremely fine condition.