This brilliant medallion bears three circles of incription. An Iron Cross at it's center, with two conentric rings of Old Norse runes surrounding it. The Iron Cross has been a sacred symbol of protection and power since ancient times. As a pagan symbol, it is a cross symbolizing the Earth and is considered a sacred symbol to the mother goddess. As a symbol of protection it is formed of 2 crossed labrys' or double headed axes; symbolizing active, agressive protection - harm the wearer at your peril. Later in history the Teutonic knights and other crusader orders also used the Iron Cross and it was featured prominently in the "illuminated" Bibles produced during the Middle Ages as well as Christian architecture and statuary of the age. This piece is sure to sevre as a focus of power for anyone with a Nordic or Gerrmanic heritage or calling. This jewelry is made of Nebula, a fine metal created by fusing Hydrogen and Oxygen with a tin and zinc base to create a stunning silver-like finish that is Nickel and Lead free as well as hypoallergenic.