Antique Solid Silver St. Christopher Motorist Medal (Circa 1920s).

Antique French Solid Silver St. Christopher Medal Solid Silver. (Circa 1920). Ideal Christmas gift. ​ France during the height of the Art Deco era around 1920, this charming pendant is over 100 years old and was crafted for the pioneering drivers of early automobiles who faced the unpredictable hazards of the open road and Journeys. Detailed Description & Iconography. ​The Obverse. The Motor Car. Displays a high-relief depiction of an early 20th-century open-top vintage tourer, complete with exposed spoked artillery wheels, prominent headlamps, and passengers journeying through a pastoral landscape. ​The Reverse (St. Christopher): Features Saint Christopher the revered patron saint of travelers and motorists cradling the Christ Child across rushing waters while leaning on his rustic staff. ​Inscriptions: Bears the protective French motoring invocation GARDE S CHRISTOPHE RASSURE Guard St. Christopher, reassure me Protect me on the road. ​Material & Weight: Crafted from solid silver with a total weight of 2 grams. ​Hallmarks: Features the authentic French Petite Garantie small guarantee hallmark stamp on the suspension loop, indicating a verified silver standard, alongside traditional artisan punch characteristics. Historical & Antique Value. ​Printed and struck in the 1920s, as motor cars transformed modern travel, motorists pinned these small devotional amulets to their dashboards or wore them as charms to invoke safe passage. Because early motoring accessories from the interwar period combine two passionate collecting niches, automobilia and antique religious silver. They are increasingly sought after by collectors worldwide. ​Asking Price: €70 Offers ​#AntiqueSilver #StChristopher #Automobilia #VintageCar #FrenchAntique #Medallion #CollectibleSilver #ArtDeco #VintedFinds #AdvertsIe #Travel #Safety #protection #silver #hallmark #antique jewellery #holymedal