Religious medal Lot 49 For Sale

This is a religious medal made of bronze, octagonal in shape, dating back to the 17th-18th centuries. Latin inscription: The words \"ANGELVS MEVS CVSTOS\" are clearly visible on the frame, which means \"My Guardian Angel\" in Latin.Visual image: The central iconography, in high relief, depicts a Guardian Angel guiding and protecting a small child—a very popular spiritual theme during the Baroque and Counter-Reformation periods. The angel points to divine light emanating from above (the sun\'s rays). The center depicts the Archangel Michael (in traditional military attire, with wings), trampling a defeated devil. Rays of radiance (a halo) emanate from behind his head. Inscription (legend): Along the upper edge is the Latin inscription VIVIT DEVS, which translates as \"The Lord lives\" (or \"God lives\"). Design: The medallion has a shape typical of the 17th–18th centuries, with a wide rectangular base for the eyelet and a round ring threaded through it for hanging.Dimensions 45*30 mmDescription of AI (may contain inaccuracies)