Need Help! maltese cross?

[Wagriff]

It's anyone's guess on these Crusader Crosses-most of them were hand crafted for the visitors to Jerusalem. The one in the link was just to give you a "this is what it's called" look,is all. Here is another link with a better piece that is much closer to yours in construction: Need help w/ Silver Necklace: Category-Specific Boards: eBay Discussion Boards
It doesn't give an age,but these have been made for a few hundred years, so you could very well be right when you say 19th century! They are beautiful designs,these crosses, and I would much consider having a loop re-installed to restore it! A Nice find,in any case! William

[Dean]

Thanks William, That one in the link looks nice especially w/ the chain. I should get the suspension ring replaced as you suggested.
~Dean