Medal

Collection object


1989.0180
From bottom to top of loop, 5.4, Max. W. 3.8. Weight (incl. ribbon) 30.4
Medal, bronze. Archconfraternity of the Holy Family. Oval with integrally cast loop for hanging at the top. O/ depiction of the holy family, with dove, inscr. "Jesus, Mary, Joseph". R/ inscr. "Archconfraternity of the Holy Family" around edge; "Established by Pius IX April 1847" in centre. At base, below five pointed mullet "Made in England" Counterstamped above mullet, "O'Connor, Limerick". Attached to a green silk ribbon, for hanging around the neck, by black cotton thread which passes through the loop on the medal.