19^th century AE Roman Catholic religious medal of Saint Joseph & Guardian Angel

This small 20mm oval-shaped AE medal was struck in the 19^th century and worn by Roman Catholic devotees for reverence to Saint Joseph, plus protection from the Guardian Angel depicted on the reverse.

 

Obverse: Bearded Saint Joseph in profile, identifiable by his traditional attributes: a lily branch (symbolizing purity) and an axe (referencing his trade as a carpenter). "S. JOSEPH MODÈLE DE PURETÉ PRIEZ POUR NOUS," which translates to "St. Joseph, model of purity, pray for us".

 

Reverse: A winged Guardian Angel guiding a young child. The angel's protective stance, with one hand raised and the other holding the child's hand, is a traditional representation of spiritual guidance. "Ô S. ANGE GARDIEN SOYEZ MON GUIDE," which translates to "O Holy Guardian Angel, Be My Guide".

 

Condition: Collector’s grade with a really pleasing even coloured antique patina, top suspension loop is missing.

 

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