{"product_id":"antique-catholic-devotional-reliquary-badge-embroidered-textile-medal-with-sacred-image","title":"Antique Catholic Devotional Reliquary Badge – Embroidered Textile Medal with Sacred Image","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA rare and unusual antique Catholic devotional object featuring a beautifully hand-finished \u003cstrong\u003ecream textile shield-shaped mount\u003c\/strong\u003e with an embroidered religious design.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre is a protected devotional image depicting a religious sister or saint, preserved beneath a transparent covering. A small sacred element is also visible within the central compartment, adding to the character of this unusual devotional piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textile mount is decorated with delicate gold-tone embroidery, fine stitching and small metallic decorative elements. The reverse is finished in plain cream fabric and retains an original metal fastening element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe construction and aged materials give this piece the appearance of a \u003cstrong\u003eprivate devotional reliquary or religious badge\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended to preserve and display a sacred image or devotional material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact identity of the depicted religious figure, date and original provenance are not documented and are therefore left open for further research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn especially interesting piece for collectors of antique Catholic devotional objects, religious textiles, relic-related artifacts and ecclesiastical ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique Catholic devotional \/ reliquary-style badge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shield-shaped textile mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentral element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protected religious image\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepiction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Religious sister \/ saint — identity not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-embroidered gold-tone motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMount:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream \/ ivory textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream textile with original metal fastening element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 × 5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique \/ vintage; exact date unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged condition with visible wear, discoloration and signs of age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelic status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains a small preserved devotional element visible beneath the covering; exact nature has not been independently authenticated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e None visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58645182021967,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/photo_2026-09-02_16-31-25.jpg?v=1788356013","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/antique-catholic-devotional-reliquary-badge-embroidered-textile-medal-with-sacred-image","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}