Antique religious chrismon dove medal, vintage Christian brooch

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Description

This old religious medal, visible in the photo, is distinguished by its round shape and silver-coloured metallic finish. The exposed side features a central relief composed of a chrismon (monogram of Christ, formed by the intertwined Greek letters X and P) surmounting a large cross in the background. Just below, a dove in flight is finely depicted, symbolizing the Holy Spirit in Christian tradition. The whole is surrounded by an inscription in raised capital letters, partially legible in the photo: "ECCO ANCILLA DOMINI".

The edge of the medal shows a slightly raised border, which highlights the engraving work and the depth of the motifs. The Greek letters "Α" (alpha) and "Ω" (omega) appear on either side of the chrismon, recalling the biblical symbolism of Christ "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end".

The surface has a matte appearance with a slight visible patina, typical of old religious objects. No major chips or defects are apparent on the shown side. The medal is placed in a case or on an antique patterned fabric, which emphasizes its liturgical or commemorative character, often used as a brooch, badge, or devotional medal.

This Christian medal, with its iconography of the chrismon and the dove, is representative of 20th-century devotional objects, probably made for religious events (baptism, communion, confirmation) or as a pious souvenir. No fastening system is visible on this side, but the mention "brooch" in the keywords suggests an attachment on the back (not visible here).

The general style of the medal, the typography, and the iconography are part of a classic Christian tradition, favouring universal symbols of faith. The overall condition of the piece appears good from the visible side, with a uniform patina and clear engraving.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, wear, or pronounced scratches; the patina corresponds to the age and liturgical use of this type of medal.

Did you know? The chrismon, or chi-rho, is one of the oldest Christian symbols. It combines the first two letters of the word "Christ" in Greek (Χ and Ρ) and was widely used from the 4th century onwards on medals, mosaics, and liturgical objects to represent the presence of Christ. The dove, for its part, traditionally symbolizes the Holy Spirit in Christian iconography.

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