Old religious metal medal, octagonal, Catholic saint portrait

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This old octagonal religious medal is made of metal, according to the keywords provided. The piece features a central relief depicting the portrait of a saint or a religious figure, surrounded by an equally embossed border. The effigy, rendered in a sober and traditional style, stands out clearly against the lightly textured background.

The medal displays a greyish patina typical of old metal objects, with visible signs of wear across the entire surface, giving the object an authentic look and a beautiful vintage presence. The perimeter is regular, with each angle of the octagon well-defined. The upper ring, also made of metal, allows the medal to be hung on a chain or cord.

Inscriptions are engraved on the upper part of the perimeter, but they are not completely legible in the photo. The depicted face is finely rendered, showing details on the hair and clothing, characteristic of Catholic religious medals from the early to mid-20th century.

The reverse side is not visible in the photo, as per instructions, and only the obverse can be described. No other decorative elements are observable on the visible side, with the exception of the octagonal border and the attachment ring.

The medal is photographed resting on an old wooden box adorned with gold motifs, adding a warm touch to the presentation, but only the pendant is included in the sale.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Patina of time, visible signs of wear and micro-scratches, antique and authentic appearance.

Did you know? Octagonal medals are less common than round medals in Catholic tradition, and their particular shape was often chosen to mark an event or honor a specific saint. The metal used for this type of medal was generally a robust alloy, intended to withstand daily wear.

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