Description

This rare antique medal pendant, crafted from aluminium, is an exquisite piece featuring Saint Norbert on one side and the revered Holy Blood reliquary kept at Bois-Seigneur-Isaac on the other. Measuring 47 mm in height with the bale (approximately 1.85 inches), this unique piece is a reflection of deep devotion and religious artistry from bygone eras. The inscription around the reliquary reads Chapelle du Saint Sang de Bois-Seigneur-Isaac, translating to Chapel of the Holy Blood of Bois-Seigneur-Isaac. On the reverse, Saint Norbert, priez pour nous translates to Saint Norbert, pray for us. Aluminium, a material now common, was once considered a precious metal and highly valued for crafting religious medals, making this piece even more significant.

Details Summary:

• Material: Aluminium
• Dimensions: 47 mm height with the bale (1.85 inches)
• Featured Saint: Saint Norbert
• Reliquary: Holy Blood of Bois-Seigneur-Isaac
• Inscriptions:
  • Front: Chapelle du Saint Sang de Bois-Seigneur-Isaac
  • Reverse: Saint Norbert, priez pour nous (Saint Norbert, pray for us)

Short Story on the Saint:
Saint Norbert, founder of the Premonstratensian order, is a revered figure known for his dedication to the Church and his missionary work. Known for his profound commitment to the Eucharist and his reformative influence on monastic life, he became a beloved saint, often depicted with a Eucharistic chalice as seen on this medal.

Story on Aluminium’s Value in Medal Minting:
In earlier times, aluminium was considered rare and valuable, comparable to precious metals. Its lightweight and bright appearance made it ideal for religious items, especially medals. The discovery of easier extraction methods later made it more accessible, but its historical significance remains.