Antique French Saint Joan Medal
Antique French Art Nouveau medal featuring a regal profile of Saint Joan of Arc in her armour along with her sacred sword. Atop her flowing hair is a laurel victory wreath and floating above her head is an ethereal halo.
The medal measures .90" at the widest point near the top and tapers down. The height (including the loop and bail) is 1.10"
weight - 4 grams
circa early 1900s
Punchmarked for silver on the loop.
Floats from a new 19.50 inch sterling silver chain with a luxurious rhodium finish
Her patronage includes:
France; martyrs; captives; military personnel; people ridiculed for their piety; prisoners; soldiers, women who have served in the WAVES (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service); and Women's Army Corps
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