Sterling Silver Decorative Border Oval Miraculous Medal - 13/16"

13/16" Oval satin and antique finish sterling silver miraculous medal on an 18" stainless steel rhodium plated chain. The pendant features an antique finish decorative filigree border with a satin finish oval in the center depicting the figure of Mary. On the back of the medal in a brushed finish is the letter M, representing Mary, surmounted by a cross representing the sacrifice of Jesus, and surrounded by twelve stars that represent the twelve apostles. Includes an elegant deluxe velour jewelry box. The origin of the miraculous medal comes from the visions Saint Catherine Laboure experienced in the year 1830 of Mary Immaculate.