Oval Miraculous Medal (18mm X 12mm) 14K Yellow Gold BOS Jewelers Inc

Beautifully crafted oval, Miraculous Medal (18mm X 12mm) makes the perfect gift for the religiously devout.  Beautiful medal commemorating our Blessed Mother.  This medal is medium size. 

**Chain not included in the price**  **If you wish to purchase the medal with the chain pictured please select “With Chain NCS 110/18” and the chain will be included in the price.**  **NCS 110/18 Chain is a thin cable link with a length of 18 inches with jump ring at 16 inches to shorten length.**

Symbolism and History:

The Miraculous Medal (French: Médaille miraculeuse), also known as the Medal of Our Lady of Grace, is a devotional medal, the design of which was originated by Saint Catherine Labouré following her apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Rue du Bac, Paris, France. It was made by goldsmith Adrien Vachette.

Front side:

• Mother – Her open arms, the “recourse” we have in her.

• Immaculate – The words, “conceived without sin.”
• Assumed into Heaven – She stands on the globe.
• Mediatrix – Rays from her hands symbolizing “graces.”
• Our Protection – Crushes the serpent (Gn 3:15).

Reverse side:

• The large letter “M” – Mary as Mother, Mediatrix.
• Cross and bar – Jesus’ Cross of Redemption. Interleaving of the M and the cross shows Mary’s close involvement with Jesus, which also implied her role as mediatrix
• 12 stars – 12 Apostles; also recall the vision of Saint John as experienced in Book of Revelation 12:1: “And a great sign appeared in heaven: A woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and on her head a crown of twelve stars”
• Left Heart – The Sacred Heart of Jesus, who died for the sins of humankind.
• Right Heart – The Immaculate Heart of Mary, who intercedes for sinners.
• Flames around both hearts – The burning love Jesus and Mary have for all people.