Are these real???

[MackDigger]

He first looks silver the second gold. I have no idea what these markings mean.

 

[Mackaydon]

What, may I ask, is the story behind finding or buying them?
If purchased, what were you told?
Don..

 

[MackDigger]

What, may I ask, is the story behind finding or buying them? If purchased, what were you told? Don..

I found them in a box of my late grandfathers things.

 

[Mackaydon]

They are 'real' religious medallions.
Some history: In 1830, St. Catherine Laboure received an apparition of the Blessed Virgin and was instructed to strike a medal in Mary's honor. The inscription on the front of the medal reads "0 Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. 1830" I believe the "M" represents either Mary or her 'miracle'.
Don....

 

[treblehunter]

Beautiful looking finds, I love how Don helps everyone on the site with ID's too.

That's nice they were your grandfathers.

 

[MackDigger]

Thanks guys and I appreciate the info but I am really more curious if they are actually silver and or gold.

 

[Mackaydon]

No obvious signs of their composition.
Suggest you take them to a local jeweler and ask him.
Don....

 

[Ihatepoisonivy]

That's a Nuns prayer.

 

[vpnavy]

Great find Digger! Thanks for sharing...