Vintage Italian Metal Reliquary Crucifix Cross – Terra Catacombe Relic, ROMA

This is a vintage Italian all-metal reliquary crucifix featuring a hidden compartment that houses a sacred relic labeled Terra Catacombe (Earth from the Catacombs), referencing early Christian burial sites in Rome. The crucifix opens via a small threaded pin at the base, revealing the relic stones securely encased inside the hollow cross. The crucifix bears classic styling with a detailed metal corpus of Christ, a red-brown painted background, and “ROMA” and “ITALY” stamped on the reverse. Measuring approximately 2” tall, this piece is small enough to be worn or carried, yet substantial in presence. A meaningful devotional item and a beautiful collector’s piece of Catholic heritage. Features: • All-metal construction • Hinged opening compartment with screw closure • Contains labeled relic: Terra Catacombe • Marked “ROMA” and “ITALY” on back • Approx. 2” tall Ideal for collectors of religious artifacts, reliquaries, or Italian devotional art. There are scratches on the back.