{"product_id":"medaille-miraculeuse-vierge-marie-metal-dore-vintage-priere-catholique","title":"Miraculous Medal Virgin Mary vintage gold-plated metal Catholic prayer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features a \"Miraculous Medal\" type religious medal depicting the Virgin Mary, attached to a laminated prayer card. The oval medal has a golden appearance and a brilliant finish. On the visible side, it features the silhouette of the Virgin Mary with open arms in relief, surrounded by a thin border, typical of Catholic devotional medals. The suspension ring, located at the top, allows it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a personal item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe presentation card, in pastel pink and blue tones, displays a neat illustration of the Virgin Mary's face, with a gentle and serene expression. On the left side, the text printed in blue and black reiterates the famous invocation: \"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee,\" followed by an additional, clearly legible prayer. The entire set is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve, ensuring the preservation of the card and the medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic style and presentation suggest a Catholic devotional object made with a contemporary aesthetic, but the term \"vintage\" in the keywords allows its mention for referencing. The medal, with its compact size and traditional shape, is perfectly suited for use as a scapular or religious keychain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilded finish of the medal gives it a luminous appearance, highlighted by the contrast with the pastel background of the card. No defects, cracks, or missing parts are visible on the front of the object; the presentation is clear, with no apparent signs of oxidation or significant wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. The visible side of the medal and the card is in very good condition, with no notable defects. The plastic sleeve has a smooth and clean surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e The Miraculous Medal originated from a Marian apparition in Paris in 1830, where the Virgin is said to have asked Saint Catherine Labouré to have this medal struck. Since then, it has been worn by millions of faithful worldwide as a symbol of protection and faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping by a professional seller. Each item benefits from appropriate packaging to ensure its safety during transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: miraculous medal, religious pendant, Virgin Mary, Catholic prayer, gold medal, vintage scapular, religious medallion, Virgin Mary medal, religious medal, Catholic pendant, Mary prayer card, faith jewelry\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54240803848519,"sku":"c698c6c1-2e01-4c9b-8de9-7910f956795a","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_d9b43b82-cd71-4f58-89b5-083ae1644c67.jpg?v=1782557832","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-miraculeuse-vierge-marie-metal-dore-vintage-priere-catholique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}