Beautiful antique French religious medal depicting Saint Joan of Arc (Jeanne d’Arc), crafted in silver-plated bronze and dating from the late 19th to early 20th century.
This charming medal features detailed relief work and bears the BARGAS signature, an appealing detail for collectors of antique French religious medals.
🌿 Description
The obverse features a finely detailed profile portrait of Joan of Arc, looking towards an upright sword decorated with fleurs-de-lis, traditional symbols of French royalty.
Her flowing hair and clothing are beautifully rendered, giving the portrait an expressive character.
The reverse depicts a pastoral scene associated with Joan of Arc’s divine calling. A young woman stands among trees and sheep, recalling her early life in Domrémy and the spiritual visions that shaped her destiny.
The medal retains an attractive aged silver finish, highlighting its delicate sculptural details.
✒️ Signed BARGAS
The medal bears the BARGAS signature, an interesting feature for collectors of antique signed medals and French devotional jewelry.
📏 Details
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Period: Late 19th – Early 20th century
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Country of origin: France
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Subject: Saint Joan of Arc
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Signature: BARGAS
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Material: Silver-plated bronze
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Total height including suspension loop: 34 mm (1.34 inches)
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Diameter: 28 mm (1.10 inches)
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Thickness: 2.6 mm (0.10 inches)
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Condition: Good antique condition with a lovely age-related patina
🎁 A wonderful collectible for admirers of Joan of Arc, French history, antique religious jewelry and devotional medals.
Perfect as a meaningful pendant, a thoughtful religious gift or an addition to a collection of historic French medals.
🇫🇷 Authentic antique French medal with beautiful historical and devotional character.
