{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-st-michael-shield-medal-two-hearts","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver St. Michael Shield Medal, Two Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Vintage Sterling Silver St. Michael Shield Medal takes the shape of a shield, and the shape is part of the meaning. Michael stands upon it in Roman armour with his wings spread, sword lifted and buckler on his arm, above the coiled serpent, with a small cross cast into the lower field beside him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAround the edge runs \u003cem\u003eSANCTE MICHAEL ARCHANGELE O.P.N.\u003c\/em\u003e, Saint Michael the Archangel, pray for us. The reverse turns from battle to tenderness: the Sacred Heart crowned with a cross and the Immaculate Heart set about with lilies stand side by side, both flaming, beneath a rayed star in a field of smaller stars. Together the two faces make one of the oldest pairings in Catholic devotion, protection asked of the archangel and refuge sought in the two hearts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe medal was faithfully reproduced from an antique original and cast in the USA in sterling silver, using a traditional fine-detail casting process that preserves its vintage character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtisan-cast from an antique original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished by hand, so every piece is subtly unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuy the medal alone, or add an optional chain or cord necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a cord or chain to have it arrive assembled and ready to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in a deluxe velour jewelry box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Equatoria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48943556165817,"sku":"3c3-1431-S","price":37.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9177\/3369\/files\/3c3-1431-S.png?v=1787688752","url":"https:\/\/catholicshop.com\/products\/vintage-sterling-silver-st-michael-shield-medal-two-hearts","provider":"CatholicShop.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}