Antique French Vermeil Communion Medal, Silver Gilt Chalice & Host Pendant, Fleur-de-Lys Openwork Religious Medal

A quietly radiant piece of French devotional jewelry. This antique vermeil medal captures a chalice crowned by a radiant host within a delicate fleur-de-lys frame, its openwork edges catching the light from every angle. A beautiful relic of faith and craftsmanship, cherished for over a century.

Type: religious pendant medal
Period: early 20th century (Belle Époque)
Material: vermeil (silver, 24k gold gilt)
Dimensions: 33 x 30 mm (1.3 x 1.18 in)
Origin: France
Condition: good antique condition, gentle wear consistent with age

The chasing is fine and precise, alternating matte and polished textures that bring depth to the chalice, host, and rays at the center. The pierced fleur-de-lys border is cut with real care, each scroll crisp and symmetrical. The reverse is smooth and polished, and the movable bail carries a silver hallmark, confirming its authenticity as period French vermeil.

Medals of this design were traditionally given to mark a First Communion, meant to be worn close to the heart or kept as a lasting keepsake — a tradition that still resonates with collectors of religious and antique jewelry today.

Wear it on a chain as a pendant, add it to a charm bracelet, or display it as a small devotional keepsake. It layers beautifully with other vintage medals.

Perfect for collectors of French antique jewelry, lovers of religious medals, and anyone seeking a meaningful First Communion gift.

A genuine piece of French antique vermeil with fine detail and true wearability. Rare openwork designs like this rarely surface in this condition.

This antique French vermeil communion medal, with its chalice and host motif and fleur-de-lys openwork frame, is a rare find for collectors of religious jewelry, First Communion medals, and French antique pendants.

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