Vintage French Notre Dame sur Vire Mother of Pearl Religious Wall Medallion For Sale

Vintage French Notre-Dame-sur-Vire Mother-of-Pearl Religious Wall Medallion

Beautiful vintage Catholic devotional medallion depicting the Virgin Mary and Christ Child, associated with Notre-Dame-sur-Vire in Normandy, France.

The raised silver-tone metal centerpiece features detailed religious imagery surrounded by an iridescent mother-of-pearl frame. A decorative gold-tone metal border and attached hanging chain complete the piece.

The inscription reads "Notre Dame sur Vire P.P.N." The initials P.P.N. are commonly used in French Catholic devotional inscriptions to mean "Priez Pour Nous" (Pray for Us).

Details:

• Subject: Our Lady of Vire French devotional tradition

• Materials: Mother-of-pearl and mixed metal

• Diameter: Approximately 2¾ inches

• Hanging chain included

• Raised religious relief centerpiece

• Decorative metal frame and condition with visible patina, tarnishing, surface wear, and oxidation consistent with age. The reverse shows more pronounced oxidation. Please examine all photographs for details of condition and construction.

  The exact age, maker, and metal composition have not been independently verified.

  A distinctive piece of French Catholic devotional art suitable for a religious collection, gallery wall, or devotional packaged to protect the mother-of-pearl and raised metal relief during transit.

  Photographs are of the actual item you will receive.