Relic Of The Holy Cross In A Gold Reliquary - 19th Century

A real treasure! This reliquary crossin crystal and surrounded by finely chased gold, honors a relic of the Holy Cross. It is accompanied by its authentic dated May 25, 1847.but the certificate confirms that it is gold with the words "oréal". Here is a partial translation of the authentic: "FrèreJoseph M. Castellani,of the Order of Hermits of Saint Augustine, by the grace of God and the Apostolic SeeApostolic See, bishop of Porphyry, domestic prelate of His Holiness, prefect,assistant to the pontifical throne. Hereby certify that, for the greater glorythe greater glory of Almighty God and the worship of his saints, we havehave donated a parcel: "extracted from the wood of the True Cross of Our Lord Jesus Christ".Lord Jesus Christ".
Very good condition
Cross dimensions 9 cm by 6.5 cm and 1 cm thick.