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Vintage Catholic 5-Decade Rosary - Turquoise Blue Glass Beads - Made in France
Discover the historic beauty of this vintage French Catholic rosary necklace. Featuring a striking, vibrant turquoise colorway and traditional European regional medals, this piece is a wonderful addition to any devotional collection.
Item Details & Features:* **Beads:** 54 main structural beads and 5 drop beads. The beads are crafted from semi-translucent turquoise blue/green milk glass with a smooth, polished texture and a subtle barrel shape.
* **Centerpiece Medal:** A highly detailed vintage silver-tone medal featuring Our Lady of Liesse on the front side, circumscribed with *"Notre Dame de Liesse, Priez Pour Nous"* (Our Lady of Liesse, Pray For Us). The reverse side features an intricate relief scene depicting historic figures/saints.
* **Crucifix:** Traditional silver-tone metal crucifix with distinct grooved/lined textures on the crossbars. The back is clearly stamped **"FRANCE"** near the base.
* **Chain construction:** Distinctive European-style elongated loop links connecting each decade, ensuring a highly durable design.
### Condition:Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful, authentic aged patina across the silver-tone hardware and chain links. The turquoise glass beads are completely intact with no major chips or cracks. The "France" stamping on the reverse of the crucifix remains crisp and highly legible. (Please see all detailed photos for exact visual condition and measurements).
### Shipping & Handling:* Carefully packaged in a secure box to fully protect the vintage glass elements during transit.* Shipped promptly via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking provided.
