Antique German 835 Sterling Silver Guardian Angel Relief Amulet Necklace This is a vintage European antique sterling silver religious amulet necklace. It features a German-made vintage angel relief silver coin-shaped pendant, paired with the original delicate silver box chain. The overall style is gentle and vintage, full of classic protective meaning, making it a classic piece for personal blessing among Western antique silver jewelry. GOTT SCHÜTZE DICH Direct translation from German: God protects you / God blesses you This is the most classic and widely circulated blessing mantra for antique amulets in the German-speaking region (Germany and Austria). It is a centuries-old European amulet blessing, inherently carrying the beautiful religious meaning of peace, protection, and warding off evil. Production Period: Mid-20th Century, 1950s-1970s, Medieval Period This is a European antique silver jewelry purity mark: 835 sterling silver (83.5% silver content). It is the official purity standard for vintage silver jewelry in Germany and Austria (the old European standard for silver jewelry, which is different from the international 925 silver). It is most common in German antique jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries. The silver is warm and lustrous, does not easily oxidize and turn black, and has a solid texture.