Religious medals? How old?

[MackDigger]

The one in the case looks VERY old to me.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds and I am sure a member will jump in shortly with the age(s) MackDigger!

 

[nhbenz]

On the one in the coin case; It's difficult to say which decade of the 20th century this is from, as the same design has been used for quite a while (still is). These often had loop and were attached to a rosary, so it may have been rubbed a bunch during prayer, explaining the heavy wear.
Many similar examples; http://www.google.com/search?client...oM&q=vintage st anthony "in case of accident"

 

[bigfoot1]

the small silver and blue enamel medal appears to depict st.michael slaying devil at his feet.while an abbreviated version it is very popular even today.raised sword is best clue.My best guess would be 1940s to 1960s by design only.these are my best guesses.

 

[MackDigger]

Thanks guys. Anyone have a guess on age based on how they were made? The bottom one almost seams hammered. Anyway thanks.

 

[woodstock]

Die stamped , maybe from the original and that may have been hammered ... then treaded on threw old man time . IMHO , Woodstock