{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-catholique-vintage-notre-dame-relief-ancien","title":"Vintage Catholic Religious Medal Our Lady Old Relief","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 detailed relief of the Virgin and Child on its visible side. The central scene shows a slight relief representation, typical of French devotional medals. Around the main motif, an inscription in partially legible capital letters seems to mention \"NOTRE DAME\" and possibly the name of a pilgrimage site, in a sober and traditional style characteristic of productions from the mid-20th century or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal has a gray finish with a patinated metallic appearance, revealing matte reflections and some discreet signs of wear, giving the piece an authentic charm. The perimeter is circular, with a suspension ring integrated directly into the mass, allowing it to be hung on a chain or a key ring. The relief work highlights the elongated silhouette of the Virgin, her drapery, and the Child in her arms, with a beautiful depth of modeling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is not visible in the photo, so the description focuses solely on the front. No hallmarks or manufacturer's marks appear on the visible part, which is common for this type of popular devotional medal. The surface shows some small marks and irregularities, indicating previous use, but without significant impact on the readability or solidity of the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented on a yellow fabric cushion for the photo, the medal attracts with its sober style and strong symbolism, ideal for religious use, daily wear, or as a devotional object. Its vintage appearance is enhanced by the natural patina and the relief slightly softened by time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with an even patina and some superficial signs of wear, without major chips or noticeable deformations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Religious medals depicting the Virgin and Child are traditionally worn to ask for protection and blessings. The mention \"Notre-Dame\" refers to one of the many Marian devotions in France, often associated with a specific sanctuary or a recognized apparition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped quickly by a professional seller, specializing in antique and religious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique religious medal, Virgin medal, vintage Notre-Dame, devotional medal, religious pendant, Catholic medal, devotion medal, antique medal, religious medal, catholic pendant, Virgin and Child medal, gray metal medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325544714567,"sku":"EBAY-317029201672","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_38480847-4ab7-4b7c-bba2-c938eeef7708.jpg?v=1783771437","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-catholique-vintage-notre-dame-relief-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}