Description: All our listed items are original Christian devotionals. Some may have been cleaned or polished before their arrival, by their last caretaker. Their use is for personal devotion.The medal is 1.5 inches long with bale, and 1.25 inches long without the bale. It weighs 11 grams of bronze.Fidelis of Sigmaringen, O.F.M. Cap. (1577 - 1622) was a Capuchin friar who was a major figure in the Counter-Reformation and was martyred in Switzerland. Fidelis was Beatified in 1729 and canonized in 1746. This medal is from the period of his Beatification as seen by the "B" before his name.Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a beggar and itinerant preacher. One of the most venerated figures in Christianity, Francis was canonized by Pope Gregory IX on 16 July 1228. He is commonly portrayed wearing a brown habit with a rope tied around his waist, featuring three knots that symbolize the three Franciscan vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.This medals dating can be confirmed, as we have on pages 2 & 3 of the book AN INTRODUCTION TO RELIGIOUS MEDALS, by Bob Forrest, and published by NUMISMATICA INTERNATIONAL in 2004.In addition this book has chapters (outlined in the table of contents), describing each of the categories of medals, their possible place of pilgrimage (acquisition), and origin of the mint where they were made. We recommend that anyone serious about collecting medals from this period acquire a copy of this book. Thanks for your kind support in our work!
Price: 114.99 USD
Location: Miami, Florida
End Time: 2024-08-22T21:20:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.85 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Religion: Christianity
Country/Region of Manufacture: Holy See (Vatican City State)
Handmade: No
Modified Item: No
