{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-vintage-sainte-bernadette-metal-lourdes-pendentif-ancien","title":"Vintage religious medal Saint Bernadette metal, Lourdes, 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 vintage religious medal depicts Saint Bernadette in prayer, her face turned to the right. The embossed portrait is finely detailed, with attention paid to the folds of her garment and the devout expression on her face. The inscription \"SAINTE BERNADETTE\" appears in relief on the upper left, while \"SOUVENIR DE LOURDES\" is legible around the right edge. The medal has a classic round shape, with a large suspension loop, suitable for wearing as a pendant or attaching to a rosary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the medal has a silver-grey metallic appearance, with a slight patinated effect visible on the raised areas, characteristic of old or retro-inspired religious objects. The details of the modeling are well preserved, with discreet wear on the prominent points, enhancing the authentic charm of the piece. The visible edge is smooth and regular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is simple, focused on the figure of Saint Bernadette, without secondary motifs. The reverse is not visible in the photo. The general style, typography, and patina suggest a 20th-century manufacture, probably in the second half, consistent with the aesthetics of Lourdes religious souvenirs from that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis medal can be worn as a pendant, integrated into a keychain, or kept as an object of piety. Its compact size and suspension loop make it a versatile accessory for everyday use or to accompany liturgical objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond-hand item, sold as is. The medal shows some signs of wear and superficial marks visible on the front, without major structural defects. Uniform patina, authentic appearance preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Saint Bernadette Soubirous is famous for having witnessed the Marian apparitions in Lourdes in 1858. Medals bearing her effigy are traditionally offered as devotional objects or pilgrimage souvenirs, perpetuating a popular tradition since the late 19th century.\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. Guarantee of a secure transaction and attentive monitoring of your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: religious medal, Saint Bernadette, Lourdes, religious souvenir, antique pendant, vintage medal, devotional medal, religious medal, catholic pendant, devotional object, metal medal, saint effigy, vintage Lourdes medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54255093973319,"sku":"e359edd9-1299-420f-a95f-2df575b27a5f","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_0d4747ae-5455-4e26-9fb8-7b644121473d.jpg?v=1782757168","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-vintage-sainte-bernadette-metal-lourdes-pendentif-ancien","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}