Stunning French vintage silver medal with a heartwarming depiction of The Blessed Mother Virgin Mary embracing The Holy Child Jesus Christ. The loop is punchmarked for silver purity and the medal is signed Penin Poncet. On the reverse is a Latin inscription in sculptural font which loosely translates to " Bishop of Mauritius / Priest to The Mother / Most Grateful".

• The medal measures .95" x 1.05" (including the loop and bail)
• weight - 7 grams
• punchmarked for silver purity on the loop
• Circa 1940s
• Floats from a new 19" silver chain
• Antique display box not included