{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-vintage-lourdes-relief-ancien-aspect-patine-apparition-vie","title":"Vintage religious medal Lourdes antique relief, patinated look, apparition Li","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 old religious medal from Lourdes features a classic round shape with an integrated thick bail, allowing for secure hanging. On the visible side, a high relief depicts the iconic scene of the apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, recognizable by the saint's standing posture, surrounded by kneeling figures in a prayerful attitude. The entire decoration is treated in a naive and emphatic style, typical of votive medal productions from the early to the second half of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal's surface displays a brown patina and traces of oxidation, giving the object an authentically vintage appearance and testifying to its age. The reliefs are still well-defined despite visible wear, particularly on the raised parts, where the material reveals lighter shades. The bail, rounded and massive, is perfectly integrated with the body of the medal and also shows signs of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe central motif, though partially softened by time, remains legible: the Virgin is depicted in a dominant position, while the faithful in the foreground are kneeling, in a schematic decor evoking the rock of Massabielle. No legible text appears on this side, the decoration being exclusively iconographic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal stands out for its antique appearance, with a dark and irregular finish, probably obtained by natural oxidation of the metal or the application of an intentional patina. This type of medal was traditionally acquired during pilgrimages to Lourdes, then worn or kept as an object of piety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece photographed here is presented on a wooden background, probably a church bench or table, which highlights its sacred character and liturgical use. No details of the reverse are visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The medal shows homogeneous wear, signs of oxidation, and slight superficial marks on the visible side, without major chips or apparent deformation. The old patina contributes to its authentic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Lourdes is one of the most important Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, since the Marian apparitions of 1858. Lourdes medals are traditionally blessed on site and offered as souvenirs or for spiritual protection, each iconographic motif recalling the story of Bernadette Soubirous and the healings associated with the sanctuary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in antique religious objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Lourdes medal, apparition medal, antique religious medal, Virgin Mary medal, patinated medal, vintage religious object, pious medal, Lourdes souvenir, religious medal, Lourdes vintage medal, bronze look medal, antique scapular\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261629681991,"sku":"f452573c-3f72-46e1-be9d-3af16b2cf3c3","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6186a4d7-c398-49f3-a330-1294888a8ed9.jpg?v=1782848611","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-vintage-lourdes-relief-ancien-aspect-patine-apparition-vie","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}