Pectoral Cross-Cords – Pektoralschnüre (germ.) – Pektoralkordeln (germ.) – Pektoralposamente (germ.) – Cordoni per la Croce Pettorale (ital.) – Cordons pour le croix pettorale (fren.) – Cordones para la Cruz Pectoral (span.)
The different forms, designs and colours of Pectoral Cross-cords illustrated by 55 images
The Pope, the cardinals, bishops and other prelates, as well as clergymen (abbots, provincials, …) wear their pectoral cross on top of their choir cassocks. The cord holding the cross in place is woven with golden string. Its colour is indicative of the rank, status and affiliation. There are also parishes where the altar servers wear a medallion with a depiction of the parish’s patron saint, Holy Mary or a little cross held by a single coloured cord (which will match the robe in colour).
Usage:
A noose of cord is attached to a tassel. The two parallel cords are bound together by locking devices. One of these devices is situated almost directly above the hook holding the pectoral cross at the front. The second one is below the throat, the third one in the neck. The tassel hangs down at the back.
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Pectoral cross-cords are trimmings similar to those used for the embroidering of uniforms or domestic decoration. The following links may prove handy for those interested in their production:
M. Maurer GmbH, Vienna, Austria
Borrmann Posamente, Düsseldorf, Germany
Wikipedia on trimmings
Die Posamenten Manufaktur, Munich, Germany
Image 1
[594-1539]
Used by bishops of the Roman Catholic church to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm,Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (10.5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1.7 cm, Ø 1.9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 65 g
Image 2
[595-1553]
Used by bishops of the Roman Catholic church to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, polyester, viscose, coated metal wire, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 90 cm,Ø 6 mm), there is a flat, braided knot with fringes (14 cm ong). At the other end, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long), to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the knot and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 65 g
Image 3
[596-1559]
Worn by bishops of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (93 cm long,Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (12 cm long), at the other end there is a brass hook (7,7 cm long), to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 4 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm lang, Ø 1,7 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 72 g
Image 4
[597-1550]
Worn by bishops of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 82 g
Image 5
[1683]
Worn by bishops of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm,Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (15 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,2 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 83 g
Image 6
[598-1616]
Worn by bishops of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: green, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 17 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 56 g
Image 7
[599-1541]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 90 cm,Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (11 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight 63g
Image 8
[600-1548]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 95 cm,Ø 6 mm), there is a flat braided knot with fringes (15 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,2 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight 65 g
Image 9
[601-1560]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (12,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (7,7 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,6 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight 72 g
Image 10
[602 – 1561]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptous tassel (14,2 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight: 85 g
Image 11
[1684]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal-wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 95 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (15 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,69cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one directly above the hook.
weight 86 g
Image 12
[603-1544]
Worn by cardinals of the Roman Catholic church in order to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: red, golden
Material: coated metal-wire, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 79 cm, Ø 4 mm), there is a tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,6 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 2 knot shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, the other one in the neck.
weight: 41 g
Image 13
[604-1546]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Colour: golden
Material: Viscose, coated metal wire, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89,5 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a tassel (10,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 56 g
Image 14
[605-1549]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: Golden
Material: Polyester, viscose, coated metal wire, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 88 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a flat braided knot (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 62 g
Image 15
[606-1555]
Worn by the Roman Catholic Pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Colour: golden
Material: Acetate, coated, metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, cellulose
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 90,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a square plate (3,7 x 3,7 cm) with fringes ( 8 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 50 g
Image 16
[607-1557]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Wotn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (12,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (7,7 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,5 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 75 g
Image 17
[608-1551]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 89 g
Image 18
[1685]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (15 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
Image 19
[609-1612]
Worn by the Roman Catholic pope to fix his pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 119 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 81 g
Image 20
[610-1540]
Worn by the abbots of certain Roman Catholic orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden, black
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (10,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 72 g
Image 21
[611-1552]
Worn by the abbots of certain Roman Catholic orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden, black
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 82 g
Image 22
[612-1610]
Worn by abbots of certain Roman Catholic orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden, black
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 116 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 63 g
Image 23
[613 – 1547]
Worn by Roman Catholic clergymen belonging to Marian orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden, light blue
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (10,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 64 g
Image 24
[614-1615]
Worn by the Roman Catholic clergymen belonging to Marian orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: golden, light blue
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 86 g
Image 25
[615-1613]
Prior to the Second Vatican Council, this pectoral cross-cord used to be worn within the Roman Catholic church by papal domestic prelates, as well as by prelates of honour of His Holiness to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn of top of the choir dress.
colours: bluish violet, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91,5 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,8 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 84 g
Image 26
[616-1558]
Worn by Roman Catholic clergymen of Marian orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: blue, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumtuous tassel (12,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (7,7 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,5 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 72 g
Image 27
[617-1554]
Prior to the Second Vatican Council, this pectoral cross-cord used to be worn within the RomanCatholic church by the papal domestic prelates, as well as by the prelates of honour of His Holiness to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Farbe: bluish violet, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (10,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 67 g
Image 28
[618-1543]
Prior to the Second Vatican Council, this pectoral cross-cord used to be worn within the RomanCatholic church by the papal domestic prelates, as well as by the prelates of honour of His Holiness to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Farbe: bluish violet, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (12,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (7,7 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,5 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 75 g
Image 29
[619-1609]
Prior to the Second Vatican Council, this pectoral cross-cord used to be worn within the RomanCatholic church by the papal domestic prelates, as well as by the prelates of honour of His Holiness to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
Farbe: bluish violet, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 115 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (12 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 59 g
Image 30
[620-1545]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the prelates-auditors of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: ruby, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (10,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 67 g
Image 31
[621-1556]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the prelates-auditors of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: ruby, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 88 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 82 g
Image 32
[622-1611]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the dignitaries of certain chapters to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress
colours: reddish violet, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 119 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a sumptuous tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,9 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 60 g
Image 33
[623-1614]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the dignitaries of the chapter of St. Ambrogio’s Basilica, Milano, to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: yellow, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91,5 cm, Ø 5 mm), there is a tassel (10 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 68 g
Image 34
[624-1542]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the protonotaries apostolic to fix their pectoral cross. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colours: ruby
Material: Acetate, viscose, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (11 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 2 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 57 g
Bild 35
[625-1673]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the members of certain religious orders to fix their pectoral crosses.
colours: white, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 88 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (12 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
Image 36
[626-1674]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the members of certain religious orders to fix their pectoral crosses.
colour: blue
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm, Ø 1,7 cm) are braided in the shape of a Solomon knot. their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 49 g
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[627-1668]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by Franciscan clergymen to fix their pectoral crosses.
colours: beige, brown
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (15 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 59 g
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[628-1665]
This pectoral cross-cord is used on few occasions within the Roman Catholic church: On the Sundays Gaudete (3rd Sunday of Advent) and Laetare (4th Sunday of the Lenten fast), it is worn by Prelates combined with pink chasubles to fix their pectoral crosses.
colours: pink, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (14 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,4 cm, Ø 1,4 cm) are braided in the shape of a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 47 g
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[629-1678]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is worn by the clergymen of Marian orders to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress
colours: blue, golden
Material: Acetate, coated metal wire, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices. These devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,7 cm) ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 57 g
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Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: olive green
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,9 cm) are braided in the shape of a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 50 g
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[631-1679]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: green
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,4 cm, Ø 1,4 cm) are braided in the shape of a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 51 g
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Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: white
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (12 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm, Ø 1,7 cm) are braided like a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 52 g
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[633-1672]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by protonotaries apostolic to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: ruby
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (12 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm, Ø 1,7 cm) are braided like a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 50 g
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[634-1670]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: reddish violet
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 89 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (13 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 knot-shaped locking devices. These devices (length: 1,5 cm, Ø 1,5 cm) are braided like a Solomon knot. Their function is to ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 45 g
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[635-1675]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: green
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 96 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,8 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 59 g
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[636-1669]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: bluish violet
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 94 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a narrow tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 58 g
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[637-1677]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy for Marian celebrations.
colour: light blue
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 93 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 55 g
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[638-1664]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: white
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 94 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 57 g
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[639-1666]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: ecru/ beige
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,2 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 53 g
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[640-1671]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by protonotaries apostolic to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the choir dress.
colour: ruby
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 91,5 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 58 g
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[641-1680]
Within the Roman Catholic church, this pectoral cross-cord is used by acolytes and altar servers to fix their pectoral crosses. Worn on top of the robe during liturgy.
colour: yellow
Material: Acetate, viscose, polyester, cotton, wood
At one end of the pectoral cross-cord (length: 92 cm, Ø 6 mm), there is a tassel (13,5 cm long). At the other one, there is a brass hook (2,5 cm long) to which the cross is attached. The two parallel cords (noose of cord) are attached to the tassel and bound together by 3 cylindrical locking devices (length: 1,7 cm, Ø 1,8 cm). They ensure that the cord runs parallel and is well adjusted to the body. One device is below the throat, another one in the neck, and the third one immediately above the hook.
weight: 56 g
