Miraculous Medal of Our Lady of Graces Oval, brass
Miraculous Medal of Our Lady of Graces Oval, brass
€374,060.00
Location
Not classified
Year
Type
Commemorative medals/Religious medal
Composition
Brass (Enameled)
Weight
Diameter
Thickness
Shape
Oval with a loop
Technique
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
• Mary stands on a globe, crushing a serpent beneath her feet. Describing the original vision, Catherine said the Blessed Mother appeared radiant as a sunrise, `in all her perfect beauty.` • Rays shoot out from Mary`s hands, which she told Catherine, `... symbolize the graces I shed upon those who ask for them.` • Words from the vision form an oval frame around Mary: `O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.`
Obverse lettering
O MARY, CONCEIVED WITHOUT, SIN PRAY
FOR US WHO HAVE RECOURSE TO THEE
1830
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
• The large letter `M` for Mary • Cross and bar – Jesus Christs` cross of redemption for mankind. The interlacing of the M and the cross shows Mary`s close involvement with her son. • 12 stars – the twelve apostles and the vision of Saint John in Revelation 12:1: `And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars.` • Left heart – the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Who died for the sins of mankind • Right heart – the Immaculate Heart of Mary, who intercedes for sinners • Flames above both hearts – the burning love both Jesus and Mary have for all people
