Pledge of Victory Crucifix

Object/Artifact

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Royal Montreal Regiment Museum

Name/Title

"Pledge of Victory" Crucifix

Entry/Object ID

2025x.03.19

Description

The Pledge of Victory cross was a small crucifix given to Allied service people during the Second World War. They were made out of the first plastic ever invented; Bakelite. These crosses were usually given out during large religious services, specifically leading up to D-Day in June of 1944.

Use

The 3.8 cm x 5.4 cm crucifix was small enough for soldiers to carry around, and it served as a symbol of resilience, hope, selflessness and protection.

Made/Created

Date made

1944

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Crucifix

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cross

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Symbol, Religious

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Religious Objects

Nomenclature Class

Ceremonial Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects