Rare antique French solid 800 silver Catholic devotional medal pendant from 1923–1925, dedicated to St. Thérèse of Lisieux (the Little Flower).
Front: High-relief portrait of the saint holding a crucifix and roses, with the Latin inscription "BEATA TERESIA A JESU INFANTE" — minted specifically during the two-year period between her beatification (29 April 1923) and her canonisation (17 May 1925). Signed at the bottom "Fr. M-Bernard R." (French Trappist sculptor monk Frère Marie-Bernard Richomme).
Back: Carmelite Order coat of arms and the Latin inscription "ROSARUM IMBREM E COELO EFFUNDAM" ("I will let fall from heaven a shower of roses").
Hallmarks: Struck with antique French silver hallmarks on the bail loop, including the French maker's lozenge (poinçon de maître) mark for solid 800 silver (see close-up macro photo).
Material: Solid 800 Silver.
Weight & Size: Solid weight of 6.25 grams; diameter is approx. 25 mm (slightly larger than a €1 coin, excluding the bail loop — see comparison photos).
Condition: Very good antique condition with authentic aged patina, crisp detail, and sturdy original bail loop. Please examine all photos carefully as they form part of the description.
Shipping: Dispatched quickly and securely packaged from Ireland via tracked/registered mail. Smoke-free home.