Antique French Catholic Holy Family Insignia Ribbon Badge Patrie Devouement For Sale

ITEM SPECIFICS:

• Type: Badge / Medal Insignia

• Country/Region of Manufacture: France

• Religion: Christianity / Catholicism

• Theme: Religious / Civic / Patriotic

• Material: Cast Bronze/Brass & Silk Ribbon

• Subject: Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, Joseph) & Heraldic Shield

• Inscription: "PATRIE • DÉVOUEMENT" (Fatherland • Devotion)

• Era: Circa late 19th Century to mid-20th Century

DESCRIPTION:

Antique/vintage French Catholic or fraternal society badge/insignia attached to a original woven tricolor silk ribbon.

Details & Features:

• Top Medal: Beautifully detailed relief depicting the Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph) encircled by stylized scrolling.

• Bottom Shield: Features a quartered heraldic shield displaying a dolphin/fish motif and fleur-de-lis, bordered by a banner inscribed "PATRIE • DÉVOUEMENT".

• Ribbon & Clasp: Mounted on a French blue, white, and red tricolor ribbon with a rear C-clasp/safety pin assembly.

• Condition: Good antique condition showing age-appropriate patina and tarnish on the metal components. The tricolor ribbon exhibits light edge wear and minor age staining, but remains structurally intact and firmly attached. Please review all photographs closely for exact condition.

A great addition to any collection of French religious medals, Catholic devotional artifacts, or historical French insignia!