{"product_id":"medaille-religieuse-vintage-vierge-miraculeuse-1840-ovale-aspect-argente","title":"Vintage Religious Medal Miraculous Virgin 1840, oval, silver-tone","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 religious medal features a classic oval shape, with a suspension ring directly integrated into the top, allowing it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a rosary. The visible side features a relief depiction of the Virgin Mary, with open arms, surrounded by a halo. The embossed inscription, in German, encircles the figure: \"O MARIA, OHNE SÜNDE EMPFANGEN, BITTE FÜR UNS DIE WIR ZU DIR UNSER ZUFLUCHT NEHMEN\", meaning \"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee\". At the bottom of the medal is the date \"1840\" engraved in relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal has a matte silver appearance, with some visible signs of wear and a slight, even patina, typical of an object that has spanned decades. The details of the Virgin's drapery, the rays emanating from her hands, and the halo are finely carved, testifying to careful minting. The suspension ring appears robust and also shows a patina consistent with the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe edge of the medal is slightly raised, which highlights the central scene and protects the peripheral inscriptions. No decoration or pattern is visible apart from the figure of the Virgin and the text. The whole offers a sober and traditional rendering, well suited for religious use or personal devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe style of the engraving, typography, and iconography are characteristic of \"miraculous medals,\" popularized in the 19th century. The medal, although of an undetermined period, faithfully reproduces the iconographic canons of this period, with liturgical sobriety and marked relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface of the medal, although showing some traces of oxidation, remains legible and pleasant to the eye. No major chips or structural defects are observable on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Traces of wear, patina, and superficial marks visible on the presented side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nThe Miraculous Medal, also called the \"Medal of the Virgin,\" was created following the Marian apparitions to Catherine Labouré in 1830 in Paris. The mention \"1840\" on many medals refers to the rapid expansion of this cult throughout Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries, where the engraved prayer was translated and disseminated from the mid-19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional seller: fast shipping and careful packaging to ensure the safety of the item until delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: miraculous medal, Virgin Mary medal, antique religious pendant, German Mary medal, devotional medal, vintage pious object, Miraculous Medal, religious pendant, oval medal, silver-looking medal, 1840 medal, German prayer medal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54262694543687,"sku":"EBAY-315741569293","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_e9ad6a61-b08c-418f-8483-0040897b8dda.jpg?v=1782876325","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/medaille-religieuse-vintage-vierge-miraculeuse-1840-ovale-aspect-argente","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}