Antique Greek Orthodox Saint George Devotional Pendant

Antique Orthodox devotional pendant depicting Saint George (Άγιος Γεώργιος) slaying the dragon.

The saint is shown mounted on horseback with spear striking the dragon beneath, one of the most enduring protective images in Orthodox Christian tradition.

The Greek inscription ΑΓ ΓΕΩ is an abbreviation for ΑΓΙΟΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ (Saint George).

The pendant is cast in a heavy silver alloy typical of 19th-century Orthodox devotional jewelry.

These pendants were traditionally worn as protective amulets and often obtained at monasteries or religious pilgrimage sites.

Origin: Greece / Eastern Mediterranean
Date: circa 1850–1900
Material: silver alloy (approx. 40–50 % silver)
Weight: approx. 41 g
Diameter: approx. 26–27 mm

The piece shows a pleasing natural patina consistent with age.

A substantial and attractive example of Orthodox devotional medal work.

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