Irish 1916 Sterling Silver Holy Medal Esse Matrem Children of Mary Miraculous

  

Made from Sterling Silver and marked on the bale Quite large measures 40 mm with bale (or about 1 3/4 inch). This is dated April 1916, the time of the Irish Rebellion.

The lady who the dedication is made to was the niece of a famous Irish Bishop. This medal is provenance for all the relics/crosses/medals I have listed in the last 3 weeks. These Congregation of the Children of Mary Esse Matrem Miraculous medals were very popular towards the end of the 19th century. Usually inscribed and dated in the cartouche at the bottom. Irish 1916 Sterling Silver Holy Medal Esse Matrem Children of Mary Miraculous. These medals are used for prayer as a shield or a protection against evil... This one is very old.

1 inches long and is in very fine condition. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS FOR MORE INTERESTING FINDS FROM IRELAND.

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