rosary workshop - museum - 20c
 20c  MILITARY  ROSARY
WORLD WAR I ROSARY OF METAL BEADS - 1920s
Tough metal rosaries were issued to military personnel during the first world war, the technique being the same as used on lamp pulls.

CONFIGURATION    -   BEADS & CROSS

  These become collectors items for many people.  There are many versions of this rosary, especially in the use of centers and crucifixes. A wonderful find for anyone who wants a tough rosary for everyday use.

~ CONFIGURATION ~

 A STANDARD 5 DECADE ROSARY

16.5 in

~ BEADS and CROSS ~

  MADE OF TOUGH METAL PULL CHAIN, THIS ROSARY ...

  ... WAS MADE TO LAST.  BEADS ARE ABOUT 4mm.

A WELL DEFINED, NICELY DESIGNED CRUCIFX AND CENTER

loaned by a private collector

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