Large collection of 123 religious Catholic medals + envelope, etc. (124) - Enamelled metal - 1930-1940

Large collection of religious Catholic medals, consisting of pendants and brooches issued during Holy Week / Offer Week in the year 1939.

This collection consists of 7 different models and includes a total of 123 items plus assorted paperwork belonging to these items from 1939.

For the period of World War II, during Holy Week of 1939, also called Silent Week, Holy Week, Great Week, or Passion Week (In Latin: Hebdomas Sancta or Hebdomas Maior), offerings were requested in the spirit of 'improve the world. start with yourself', after which the donor received a medal or brooch.

The proceeds of 1939 went to benefit "The division treasury, and the Sobrietas Youth Work".

This selection is Old New Stock and originally from the Kruisverbond of the Diocese of Den Bosch.

Holy Week in Christianity is the name for the week in which the events surrounding the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus are commemorated. It is the last days of the great Lenten season. In this week Maundy Thursday and Good Friday are commemorated.

Very rare items offered. 100% original 1939.