Miraculous Medal - Large

The Miraculous Medal sacramental medal comes in Sterling Silver, White Bronze, & Brass Bronze.    Size:  2" X 1.5" The front of the medal depicts Mary standing on a globe, with the head of a serpent beneath her feet. Circling the oval-shaped medal is the signature, "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee." On the reverse, twelve stars surround a large "M," from which a cross arises. Below the "M," the medal depicts two flaming hearts. The left heart, circled with thorns, represents Jesus. The right heart, pierced by a sword, symbolizes Mary.  .  The Miraculous Medal is a gift from the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.  In 1830 in Paris, Mary appeared to a novice Sister of Charity, St. Catherine Laboure.  The Blessed Mother told her: "Have a medal struck upon this model. Those who wear it will receive great graces, especially if they wear it around their neck."  The first medals were made in 1832 and distributed throughout Paris. The medal's effec