{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-octogonale-vintage-vierge-a-lenfant-email-bleu-catholique","title":"Vintage Octagonal Religious Medal Virgin and Child Blue Enamel Catholic","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 Catholic religious medal has an octagonal shape, characteristic of devotional objects from the early to mid-20th century. The visible side is adorned with a relief depicting the Virgin and Child, a central motif of Christian tradition, here stylized in a classical spirit. The blue enamel covering the surface offers a gradient of shades ranging from sky blue to a deeper blue, which highlights the slightly raised motif. The background is subtly textured, creating a delicate contrast with the enamel's shine. The medal's outline reveals a dark metallic mounting, with visible signs of wear, testifying to its age and past use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bail, round in cross-section, is integral to the medal and shows some signs of oxidation or patina. No text, mark, or hallmark is visible on the presented side. The whole is displayed on a light background that accentuates the intensity of the enamel's blue color and the finesse of the religious relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Signs of wear and patina are visible on the mounting, as well as some micro-scratches on the enamel. The whole remains in good visual condition for a vintage item, with a beautiful authentic patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Enameled religious medals were very popular in France in the early 20th century, especially for communions and pilgrimages. Blue enamel is traditionally associated with the Virgin Mary, a symbol of purity and protection in Christian iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the security and optimal presentation of your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious medal, Virgin pendant, blue enamel, Catholic jewelry, antique medal, octagonal medal, vintage medal, enameled medal, Virgin and Child medal, religious medal, Catholic pendant, devotional medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243849568583,"sku":"fb7c97dc-c40b-41db-ac3f-c5d7386fedfa","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_a4fc1a6c-273b-4b3c-beae-df0ed26d93a1.jpg?v=1782611643","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-octogonale-vintage-vierge-a-lenfant-email-bleu-catholique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}