Antique Dove of Peace Devotional Plaque | PAX | Catholic Religious Keepsake

Antique Catholic Devotional Plaque – Dove of Peace with “PAX”

A charming antique Catholic devotional object featuring the Dove of Peace carrying an olive branch, accompanied by the Latin inscription “PAX”, meaning Peace.

The small rectangular plaque has softly rounded edges and a naturally aged surface, with traces of the original imagery still visible. The reverse retains remnants of an old textured backing or mounting material, preserving the object's history of use and display.

The dove and olive branch are longstanding Christian symbols associated with peace, reconciliation and hope. The Latin word PAX, meaning “peace,” is frequently encountered in Christian devotional art and religious objects. Similar devotional pieces combine the dove with the inscription “PAX IN TERRA”, meaning “Peace on Earth.”

This small piece of Catholic religious ephemera has an authentic aged appearance and is well suited to collectors of antique devotional objects, Christian symbolism and historical religious keepsakes.

Symbolism

Dove with Olive Branch — a traditional Christian symbol of peace and reconciliation.

PAX — the Latin word for Peace, frequently used in Christian inscriptions and devotional imagery.

Key Details

• Subject: Dove of Peace
• Inscription: PAX
• Meaning: Peace
• Type: Devotional plaque / religious keepsake
• Material: Unknown aged composite or paper-based material
• Size: Approx. 4 × 2.8 cm
• Date: Unknown; vintage/antique
• Reverse: Remnants of old backing or mounting material
• Condition: Aged condition with visible wear and loss to the original surface, consistent with its age and history