{"product_id":"vintage-notre-dame-de-la-paix-catholic-medallion","title":"Vintage Notre-Dame de la Paix Religious Brooch – French Catholic Devotional Badge on Red Cross","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eVintage French Catholic Devotional Medallion – Notre-Dame de la Paix\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA charming \u003cstrong\u003evintage French Catholic devotional piece\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring a silver-tone oval medallion dedicated to \u003cstrong\u003eNotre-Dame de la Paix — Our Lady of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe central relief depicts the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e, surrounded by the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e“NOTRE-DAME DE LA PAIX.”\u003c\/strong\u003e The lower portion of the medallion bears an additional inscription, which is partially worn but remains visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe religious medallion is mounted on a small \u003cstrong\u003ered textile cross\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating an unusual and highly distinctive devotional object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe Medallion and Textile Cross\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe front features a raised relief of the Virgin Mary with the traditional Marian inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“NOTRE-DAME DE LA PAIX”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe silver-tone oval medallion is mounted directly onto a red textile cross, combining a traditional \u003cstrong\u003eCatholic religious medal\u003c\/strong\u003e with a textile devotional form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe reverse reveals the original textile construction together with an \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal metal fastening pin\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating that the piece was designed to be worn or attached as a devotional badge or brooch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe combination of the red textile cross, raised religious medallion and naturally aged metal gives this \u003cstrong\u003evintage French Catholic devotional object\u003c\/strong\u003e considerable character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eNotre-Dame de la Paix – Our Lady of Peace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotre-Dame de la Paix\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning \u003cstrong\u003eOur Lady of Peace\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a Marian devotional title honoring the Virgin Mary as an intercessor associated with peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe inscription on this medallion makes it a particularly interesting example of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Catholic Marian devotional art\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts unusual combination of a Marian medallion, red textile cross and fastening pin makes this piece especially appealing to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench religious medals, Catholic devotional objects, Marian memorabilia and historic ecclesiastical items\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eVintage Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe medallion and textile cross retain their original vintage appearance, including age-related wear, patina and visible signs of previous use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe lower inscription is partially worn and only partly legible. Please refer to the photographs for the exact condition and appearance of the inscriptions and textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eNo silver hallmark is visible, and the metal composition has not been independently established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Catholic devotional brooch \/ badge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevotion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Notre-Dame de la Paix — Our Lady of Peace\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oval religious medallion mounted on a red textile cross\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFront:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief image of the Virgin Mary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e “NOTRE-DAME DE LA PAIX”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLower Inscription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partially worn \/ partially legible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textile backing with original metal fastening pin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-tone metal and red textile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5 × 4.5 cm overall\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage; exact date unknown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with age-related wear, patina and signs of use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHallmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e No silver hallmark visible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not represented as a relic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\"\u003eA Distinctive French Catholic Devotional Object\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003evintage Notre-Dame de la Paix medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual example of French Catholic devotional culture, combining a Marian religious medal with a red textile cross and original fastening mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt would make an interesting addition to a collection of \u003cstrong\u003eFrench Catholic antiques, religious medals, Marian devotional objects, vintage Catholic badges or ecclesiastical memorabilia\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacra Relics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58645153481039,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1035\/5556\/3855\/files\/Vintage_Notre-Dame_de_la_Paix_Catholic_medallion_on_red_textile_cross.jpg?v=1789996739","url":"https:\/\/sacrarelics.com\/products\/vintage-notre-dame-de-la-paix-catholic-medallion","provider":"Sacra Relics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}