1950s VIRGEN DE LOS DESAMPARADOS Religious Medal, VIRGIN OF THE HELPFUL.
Diameter 25 mm.
The 1950s Virgen de los Desamparados religious medal is a vintage devotional piece honoring the Virgin of the Helpless, the patroness of Valencia, Spain. This title, Virgen de los Desamparados, translates to "Virgin of the Forsaken" or "Virgin of the Helpless," and she is especially venerated for her compassion toward the poor, sick, and abandoned.
The front usually depicts the Virgin in her iconic pose—crowned, holding the Infant Jesus and a bouquet of lilies—sometimes surrounded by rays or an ornate frame.
These medals are cherished not only for their spiritual significance but also as collectible vintage artifacts, reflecting mid-20th century Spanish Catholic craftsmanship and devotion.
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