Found this medal today. Can anyone give any info?

[Lbcwanabe]

I found this right next to a 1904 Indian head. It has gems around the edge and they all seem to be accounted for. Can anyone tell if they seem real from the pics?(sorry for the quality)The back is stamped sterling.
Thanks!

 

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[megnpat]

does it say 1830 on the medalion?

 

[megnpat]

Antique Miraculous Mary Medal or Charm Prayer Religious Catholic 1830 on Front | eBay

 

[Mackaydon]

The "miraculous medal" is one of the most popular items of Catholic devotion. Its prayer of "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee" dates from 1830 and the visions associated with a young French nun called Catherine Laboure. The first miraculous medal was made in 1832 and they have been made continuously since then--with the same year date--1830--as a commemoration of the year of the vision.
Don....

 

[port ewen ace]

i have dug 2 of those in 2 years. should have "Sterling" or .925 on the back.

The "miraculous medal" is one of the most popular items of Catholic devotion. Its prayer of "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee" dates from 1830 and the visions associated with a young French nun called Catherine Laboure. The first miraculous medal was made in 1832 and they have been made continuously since then--with the same year date--1830--as a commemoration of the year of the vision.
Don....

 

[Argentium]

I would be delighted with a day like that ! Way to go !!!

 

[Goose-0]

So far I've found 12 of them in 20+ yrs.......4 sterling, 6 aluminum, 2 pot metal.