French religious silver medals x 5 (early 20th century) obverse sides

Upper row (L to R):

 

1) REGARDE ST. CHRISTOPHE PUIS VA-T-EN RASSURE (Look at St. Christopher, go on reassured). 2.7g

 

2) NTRE DME DE LOUVIERS PRIEZ POUR NOUS (Our Lady of Louviers pray for us). The artist’s/engraver’s signature is added Ph. Godard. 2.92g

 

3) SAINTES-MARIES P.P.N. (Saint Maries [de la Mer] pray for us). 2.1g

 

 

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Lower row (L to R):

 

4) NOTRE-DAME DE ROC-AMADOUR P.P.N. (Our Lady of Rocamadour pray for us). Initials AP and KARO also appear along lower edge. AP is the engraver’s initials for Adolphe Penin (1888-1985). 1.65g

 

5) S E MADELEINE PRIEZ POUR NOUS (St. Mary Magdalene pray for us). This tiny medal shows a seated figure of Mary Magdalene with hands up to her mouth clasped in prayer. 0.46g

 

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Enamels: n/a.

Finish: n/a.

Material: Silver. Weights of individual medals listed above.

Fixer: Bale & suspension ring

Size (St. Christopher medal): 11/16” across (18mm).

Process: Die stamped.

Imprint: No maker’s name or mark. All are impressed on the bale with a French silver mark (crab).

 

 

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