{"product_id":"new-maltese-cross-medal-catholic-pendants-and-charms-426947616","title":"New! Maltese Cross Medal - Catholic Pendants and Charms","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Maltese Cross was worn by the Knights Hospitaller during the Crusades. After several centuries in the Holy Land, they retreated to Rhodes and then to the island of Malta; hence the name Maltese. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 8 points of the cross represent the 8 Beatitudes. It was worn for protection of fire-based weapons, which is why it is still used by firefighters today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sizes are small (5\/8\" wide), medium (3\/4\" wide),  large (1\" wide), and extra large (1 1\/2\") wide, which we now sell in a different listing as an ornament.  With or without chains. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Same picture on both sides!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Lead-free solder \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Glass\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Standard sizes for chains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     5\/8\" wide charm – 18\" silver-plated snake chain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     3\/4\" wide charm – 22\" silver-plated snake chain\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e     1\" wide charm – 26\" silver-plated snake chain \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e– Yes! You can have a different size chain! Just let us know on your order what size you want!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThanks for your interest!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSue \u0026amp; John Johnson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSt. Mary's Parish, Lincoln, Nebraska\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catholic Art and Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"5\/8\" Wide – no chain","offer_id":42547935903838,"sku":"CCCH--58NC","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5\/8\" Wide – w\/chain","offer_id":42547935936606,"sku":"CCCH--58WC","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\" Wide – no chain","offer_id":42547935969374,"sku":"CCCH--34WC","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3\/4\" Wide – w\/chain","offer_id":42547936002142,"sku":"CCCH--34WC","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\" Wide – no chain","offer_id":42547936034910,"sku":"CCCH--1NC","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\" Wide – w\/chain","offer_id":42547936067678,"sku":"CCCH-L-1WC","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/0768\/files\/864454c3-b761-4117-b30e-ac6add222056-copy.jpg?v=1773717559","url":"https:\/\/www.catholicartandjewelry.com\/products\/new-maltese-cross-medal-catholic-pendants-and-charms-426947616","provider":"Catholic Art and Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}