This is a beautiful cross and I plan on hanging in an alcove on the front porch. It will be somewhat protected but I will put a coating of paste wax on it to help even more with the outside elements.  The detail in the scroll work is so nice and the dogwood tree flower in the center is especially meaningful.  This is in the center of the circle on the cross and doesn't necessarily show in the on line picture. It is  so much prettier and special in person and I am looking forward to having it be a part of our home and family.