Antique Religious Medal Virgin and Child vintage bronze look Catholic

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique religious medal features a traditional round shape, with a patinated bronze-like finish. On the visible side, it displays a detailed relief depicting the crowned Virgin Mary holding the Infant Jesus on her lap, an emblematic motif of Catholic medals. The relief inscription partially visible around the scene appears to mention "NOTRE DAME DE LA GARDE PRIE" (Our Lady of La Garde Prays), confirming the classic Marian iconography, associated with the sanctuary of Notre-Dame de la Garde.

The medal's surface shows a homogeneous patina, typical of antique objects, which gives it a warm, slightly golden tone without a bright shine. The relief work, though slightly softened by time, remains legible and highlights the solemnity of the religious subject. The integrated, rounded bail is directly attached to the medal and allows it to be hung on a chain or cord, visible in the photo.

The medal's contours are regular, and the attachment ring appears solid. No major defects are visible on the displayed side, other than a few faint signs of wear, testifying to its ancient use. The back and other sides are not visible in this image and therefore cannot be described.

The object is presented in an ornate box, which is not explicitly included in the offer but enhances the medal's intricate finish. The ensemble evokes a traditional religious style, typical of French Catholic production from the 20th century, and aligns with the "vintage" mention in the keywords.

This religious medal can be worn as a pendant, used as a devotional object, or showcased in a display dedicated to sacred art.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear on the displayed side, homogeneous patina, slightly softened reliefs. The overall condition remains good for an antique item.

Did you know? The representation of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a famous sanctuary in Marseille, has been a widely used protective symbol in French religious iconography since the 19th century. Medals bearing its effigy were often offered as good luck charms to sailors and travelers, making this motif one of the most popular in French devotional medals.

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Keywords: Virgin and Child medal, devotional medal, religious pendant, antique Notre-Dame de la Garde medal, Catholicism medal, vintage Catholic medal, bronze-look medal, Marian medal, protection medal, prayer medal, French religious medal, sacred medal