{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-catholique-vintage-bleu-vierge-a-lenfant-pendentif-ancien","title":"Vintage Catholic Religious Blue Virgin and Child Medal Antique Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique Catholic religious medal features a distinctive octagonal shape, with a finely crafted main face. The medal displays a raised representation of the Virgin and Child, a traditional central motif in Christian iconography. Although patinated by time, the scene remains legible under a surface with particularly striking bluish hues. The translucent blue appearance gives the whole a precious and singular look, evoking enamel or a colored finish applied to the main face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge of the medal has a dark finish and appears to be made of aged metal, elegantly contrasting with the colored center. The suspension ring, visible at the top of the medal, is solid and shows signs of wear consistent with the age of the object. The whole is photographed on a yellow background, which highlights the depth of the blue and the patina of the mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the visible side, no specific text or marks are identifiable, but the style of the relief and the choice of blue indicate a typical vintage production, probably from the mid to late 20th century. The absence of visible gold or silver details suggests a raw finish or natural oxidation of the surrounding metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central relief hints at a scene of maternal tenderness, a hallmark of devotional medals, and the octagonal geometry gives the piece a unique decorative character among objects of piety. The surface shows irregularities and a slight patina, testifying to the object's age and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Presence of wear marks, patina, and visible alterations on the metal and the blue surface. The central image remains recognizable, the general structure is stable, the suspension ring is intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Religious medals with blue colored enamel were particularly popular in France from the 1920s onwards, with blue symbolizing purity and Marian protection. These objects were often given as gifts during communions or pilgrimages, and were made by large workshops as well as by local artisans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast and careful shipping, professional packaging adapted to the fragility of the object. Experienced seller, specialized in antique and vintage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious medal, Virgin and Child medal, Catholic pendant, antique medal, blue medal, religious jewelry, vintage medal, blue enamel medal, enamel medal, piety medal, Marian medal, communion medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54251366416711,"sku":"eece5691-4e70-4a2b-8f5b-0b97bc2f2b21","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f7a65852-043d-40ed-a37f-08fc4a5534a5.jpg?v=1782724781","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-catholique-vintage-bleu-vierge-a-lenfant-pendentif-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}