Large Antique Religious Medal in Solid Silver and Rose Gold Plate, Virgin and Child – Souvenir of Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur d'Issoudun – French Pendant, 19th/Early 20th Century

A devotional medal with quiet, timeless charm.

This large antique pendant medal in solid silver, hexagonal in shape, features at its center a rose gold-plated medallion finely engraved with the crowned Virgin holding the crowned Christ Child. The piece is framed by an openwork solid silver mount, adorned with a garland of flowers and foliage tied with ribbons at top and bottom — a classic motif of French religious jewelry from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Type: Large pendant medal / fob charm
Period: Late 19th – early 20th century
Material: Solid silver, hallmarked on the bail; rose gold-plated central medallion
Dimensions: 37 x 24 mm (1.46 x 0.94 in)
Weight: 7.3 g
Origin: France
Condition: Good antique condition, with patina and light wear consistent with age

The engraving is crisp and precise, with delicate rendering of the drapery and faces despite the medallion's generous size. The contrast between the solid silver mount and the rose gold-plated central medallion gives the piece a particularly refined relief. The reverse, fully openwork in the same floral motif, bears the engraved inscription "Souvenir de N.-D. du Sacré-Cœur d'Issoudun," referring to the Marian shrine of Issoudun, a major Catholic pilgrimage site in France since the 19th century. The hallmark visible on the bail confirms the solid silver, and the ring allows it to be worn as a pendant or attached to a watch chain.

This medal can be worn as an everyday pendant or kept as a collectible piece on display, and makes a meaningful gift for a christening, communion, or any religious occasion.

It will appeal to collectors of antique religious jewelry, lovers of French antiques, and anyone seeking a devotional object with genuine history.

Authentic, antique, and made with real craftsmanship, this large solid silver and rose gold-plated medal has stood the test of time — a rare find for those who love religious jewelry of the past.

This large antique religious medal in solid silver with a rose gold-plated medallion, featuring the Virgin and Child and engraved as a souvenir of Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur d'Issoudun, captures the refinement of French devotional pendants of old — a hallmarked piece with quiet charm, perfect for collectors and meaningful gifting alike.

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