French Saint Joan of Arc Medal
US$245.00
Vintage French Saint Joan of Arc medal with a regal profile of the beloved saint with a crown of laurel upon her head. To the left of her profile is The Cross of Lorraine along with her sacred shield. On the reverse is a wonderful Art Nouveau motif.
- 1"W x 1.20"L (including the loop and bail)
- medal weight - 2.50 grams - very lightweight for the size and perfect for layering with other holy medals
- circa early 1930-1940s
- punch marked on the loop for sterling silver
- cleaned and polished
- Floats from a new 19" polished sterling silver chain
please note - due to the lightweight design there is a bit of age related indentation on the reverse
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