Pledge of Victory Cross

Pledge of Victory Cross

Dark brown Bakelite pledge of victory cross, found in Sergeant Eric Bailey's wallet. Measures approximately 5 cm by 3cm and depicts the crucifixion in relief on the front. There are indecipherable letters in a scroll above Christ's head. There is a hole for a chain or cord at the top of the cross. The words 'The pledge of victory' are shown in relief on the reverse of the cross.

One cross

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PBaileyEH19020001, PBaileyEH19020002