Any idea how old?

[mastereagle22]

Found this at a home built in 1918. Pretty sure this is at least that old but I think it may be older.

Anyone have any ideas?

 

[DirtDigler]

It looks like a religious medal to me. Maybe the Virgin Mary. If it is, it'll be difficult to date, as they have been made for many years. Your best hope is to find a makers mark, or some other identifying feature. Wish I could offer you a better answer.

 

[warsawdaddy]

You might send the pic and question to -
http://www.malhame.com/aboutus.php

They have been manufacturing Catholic items since the 1890's I believe.They do not sell to the general public.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The clothes they are wearing look pretty old.

They do not sell to the general public.

I've been to Fatima in Portugal. Those things, or medalions like them, have been sold to any warm body for centuries. Saintly bones and true cross wood slivers before that. Mark Twain had a few comments on the subject in "Innocents Abroad".

 

[warsawdaddy]

What I thought I was saying was that the manufacturer does not sell to the general public,only to their outlets who do sell/give to the general public,i.e.,churches,schools,etc.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Considering the type of material it's made of and it's style of construction, I'd say dates to the late 19th century.

Dave

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

There are a million different Catholic medals. I would agree this looks like an old one may be hard to match. Plated copper looks like.