The Cross, vertical: C-S-"S"-M-L, on the horizontal: N-D-"S"-M-D, the S in parenthesis is shared. Surrounding the Cross: C S P B
Clockwise from the 12 position: V-R-S-N-S-M-V, clockwise from the 6 position: S-M-O-L-I-V-B
I am not sure what they are abbreviating or are a symbol of, I am sure it is Latin, more than that I am not sure. I hope this answer a small part of your question, some one such as a priest or academic in early biblical history could tell you what it means. Cederq
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What are the initials on the circular shield? Can someone translate for us, please?
The Cross, vertical: C-S-"S"-M-L, on the horizontal: N-D-"S"-M-D, the S in parenthesis is shared.
Surrounding the Cross: C S
P B
Clockwise from the 12 position: V-R-S-N-S-M-V, clockwise from the 6 position: S-M-O-L-I-V-B
I am not sure what they are abbreviating or are a symbol of, I am sure it is Latin, more than that I am not sure. I hope this answer a small part of your question, some one such as a priest or academic in early biblical history could tell you what it means.
Cederq
I did find out it is the St. Benedict Medal on the pommel.
Thanks CederQ. I never knew he Benedictine were warriors.
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