Product Description Bronze Wall Cross – Made in Germany – 1970s Eucharist Theme – First Communion Art This unique solid bronze wall cross was produced in Germany in the 1970s and measures 10 cm in height, weighing 102.48 grams. It features a detailed symbolic representation of the Holy Communion, with a chalice, bread, wheat stalks, and grapevine — central elements of the Eucharist in Christian tradition.
Design & Features Material: Solid bronze
Height: 10 cm (approx. 3.94 inches)
Weight: 102.48 grams
Origin: Germany
Mounting: Small hole at the top for wall hanging
Back Side: Inscribed German liturgical text with a commemorative First Communion label
Condition: Excellent vintage condition – no cracks or damage, natural bronze patina preserved
Front Design The front surface displays a raised symbolic composition:
A chalice and host in the center
Surrounded by wheat (symbolizing the bread) and grapes (symbolizing the wine)
Stylized foliage and vine patterns enrich the design, reflecting spiritual abundance and sacramental significance
Back Side The reverse includes:
A deeply engraved German Eucharistic prayer
An original label indicating the date of First Communion – April 18, 1993, in St. Marien Parish, Reisbach
Though the commemorative label was added in the 1990s, the cross itself was manufactured earlier, reflecting the 1970s bronze casting tradition in religious German workshops.
Historical Context Such bronze crosses were often given to children at their First Holy Communion or used in catechism classes, family chapels, or churches. The durable material and liturgical motifs represent a post-war revival of devotional bronze art in Germany.
Perfect For Collectors of Christian or Eucharistic bronze art
First Communion commemorative gifting
Vintage spiritual interior decor
Catholic homes, sacristies, or church displays
Devotional wall settings with historical value
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