Religious items.

[minty fresh]

Hi Guys, found these 2 items on the same beach on different days, i think the one on the left is a Miraculous Medal but have no idea what the other is or what they are made of (dont think its precious metal) anyway, any info would be appreciated,

thanks

Kevin

[mal]

They have been in the drink for a while. Found one similar at Cromer last year.

Think they are made in base metal thats why they are in such a state.

[minty fresh]

yes mal they would appear to have been in the water for quite some time, not being a religious man i had no idea what they where but i googled the inscription on the left one and got miraculous medal but the one on the right ? i have no idea at all

[Iron Mask]

Cool finds. I also have found such a medal. Interesting items for sure.
well found.

[minty fresh]

i hope it was in better condition than this one Scott

[Davidhod]

Wander too close to any of the famous cathedrals in Paris and you'll be mobbed by street sellers offering such stuff.

[stewart73]

Yep those are pretty common...found a .925 one here in Japan a few months back.

[Kyle]

good finds - well done

[Digs_alot]

I found one of those also. At first, the 1830 date convinced me it was very old (at least for Northern California). But online research revealed that they were made more recently.

Here’s a link to a website with some similar items.

http://www.etsy.com/search?includes%...eligious+medal

[minty fresh]

thanks for the feedback guys, i know they aren't old or valuable, i just want to know what the one on the right is as i dont know, thanks

[Digs_alot]

The one on the right looks similar to a Saint Christopher Medal. Usually, he’s holding the staff in the right hand, but some medallions it’s in his left.

Here’s a link to some images.

http://www.google.com/search?q=st+ch...w=1280&bih=827

[minty fresh]

cheers Digs, i can see it now i thought at 1st it was someone spearing someone or something, thanks for shedding some light on this for me