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This type of devotional medallion has origins in the European Catholic tradition of the 19th and 20th centuries. The image of the Madonna with the Child represents one of the most recurring themes in Christian iconography, symbol of motherhood and divine protection.

These medallions are particularly appreciated by collectors of sacred art and devotional objects, as well as by Catholic families who use them as decorations for children's bedrooms or as gifts for baptisms and births. The value lies in both the spiritual component and the artisanal aspect.

Questo tipo di medaglione devozionale ha origini nella tradizione cattolica europea del XIX e XX secolo. L'immagine della Madonna con il Bambino rappresenta uno dei temi più ricorrenti nell'iconografia cristiana, simbolo di maternità e protezione divina.

Questi medaglioni sono particolarmente apprezzati dai collezionisti di arte sacra e oggetti devozionali, nonché da famiglie cattoliche che li utilizzano come decorazioni per camerette di bambini o come doni per battesimi e nascite. Il valore risiede sia nella componente spirituale che nell'aspetto artigianale.

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Devotional medallion - .800 silver - 1940-1950 - Medallion for cradle

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Devotional medal in Italian silver (.800) dating to 1940–1950, with Madonna and Child motif, measuring 9.3 cm by 9.7 cm by 0.5 cm and weighing 41 g, in excellent condition and rarely used with minor signs of wear due to age.

Devotional medallion - .800 silver - 1940-1950 - Medallion for cradle

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Devotional medal in Italian silver (.800) dating to 1940–1950, with Madonna and Child motif, measuring 9.3 cm by 9.7 cm by 0.5 cm and weighing 41 g, in excellent condition and rarely used with minor signs of wear due to age.

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