A historic ornamental cross in a private chapel in Bucking ham Palace now has a plate affixed to its base commemorating the efforts of the Jewish firm of Wartski, court jewellers, in reconstructing the cross, which was smashed during an air raid. The plate, affixed by special request of the King and Queen, was placed below the old plate recording the history of the cross, which originally was a possession of Queen Victoria and was handed down to various members of the royal family.
The well-known Jewish communal worker, Emanuel Snowman, member of the Wartski firm, learning of the damage to the Palace, suggested to the distressed King and Queen that they turn over to him the hundreds of fragments of the cross strewn over the floor, promising toreport on the possibilities of reconstruction. He declined payment. After three months he succeeded in reconstructing the cross and returned it to the King and Queen.
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