Crucifix (Period)

A crucifix is a religious icon, consisting of a cross surmounted by the figure of Jesus.  Period rolls and texts [RH; de Bara 199; Nobreza xliº] ascribe a crucifix to the attributed arms of Prester John, “Emperor of India”.

As of this writing, the only example of a crucifix in Society armory is a specific artifact: the crucifix of San Damiano, dated to the 11^th Century, and considered special to the Franciscan Order.  In general, the type of crucifix should not be specified.  See also paternoster.

Francesco Gaetano Greco d’Edessa bears as a badge:  Per fess enarched gules and vert, a San Damiano crucifix argent charged with a figure of Christ sable.