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265 - 40th Anniversary Secours Catholique Commemorative Medal 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Signed by C. Mathioly, identifying her as a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (signed with the post-nominal letters "O.C.D." for Ordo Carmelitarum Discalceatorum). Struck by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). Materials: Heavy cast or struck patinated bronze with a golden-brass finish. Marking(s): Obverse Inscription: Upper arc reads "40 EME DU SECOURS CATHOLIQUE". Bold center letters read "DIEU EST AMOUR". Left margin features the signature "C. MATHIOLY O.C.D.", and the base carries the commemorative jubilee date "23–11–86" (November 23, 1986). Reverse Inscription: Ringed with bold religious liturgy text reading: "POUR NOUS LE CHRIST EST MORT ET IL EST RESSUSCITÉ" (For us Christ has died and He has risen). Cataloguer's Notes: This distinctive 77mm religious medal was struck in 1986 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Secours Catholique, a major French Catholic charitable organization founded in 1946 by Abbé Jean Rodhain to combat poverty and social exclusion. Diameter 3.25"
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40th Anniversary Secours Catholique Commemorative Medal 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Signed by C. Mathioly, identifying her as a member of the Secular Order of Discalced Carmelites (signed with the post-nominal letters "O.C.D." for Ordo Carmelitarum Discalceatorum). Struck by the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris). Materials: Heavy cast or struck patinated bronze with a golden-brass finish. Marking(s): Obverse Inscription: Upper arc reads "40 EME DU SECOURS CATHOLIQUE". Bold center letters read "DIEU EST AMOUR". Left margin features the signature "C. MATHIOLY O.C.D.", and the base carries the commemorative jubilee date "23–11–86" (November 23, 1986). Reverse Inscription: Ringed with bold religious liturgy text reading: "POUR NOUS LE CHRIST EST MORT ET IL EST RESSUSCITÉ" (For us Christ has died and He has risen). Cataloguer's Notes: This distinctive 77mm religious medal was struck in 1986 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Secours Catholique, a major French Catholic charitable organization founded in 1946 by Abbé Jean Rodhain to combat poverty and social exclusion. Diameter 3.25" Good condition. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com
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