Description
Size: 3/4 by 1/2 inch Material: Sterling silver This oval shaped medal from France shows the profile of St Jeanne of France who was the daughter of King Louis XI. Her name on the medal is the French spelling of Joan. She is shown wearing a queen's crown because she was briefly Queen of France as the wife of King Louis XII before he had their marriage annulled by the Pope. The back of the medal is engraved with the Latin word Pax, which means peace. St Jeanne of France, who is also know as Jeanne or Joan of Valois, was the daughter of King Louis XI. Because she was a girl & slightly disabled, she was hated by her father & sent to live with a caretaker in an isolated chateau. While there she developed a strong faith & devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. At the age of 12, her father forced her to marry her cousin, Louis the Duke of Orleans. Her husband didn't want to marry Jeanne & took every opportunity to embarrass & humiliate her, while she treated him with kindness & love. When Louis became the king of France in 1498, he had their marriage annulled by the Pope. This freed Jeanne to found "The Order of the Annunciation" & live out the rest of her life as a nun, which had been her desire from a very young age. She died in 1505. St Jeanne de France is the patron of people in difficult situations. The medal was cast in sterling silver from an antique medal in the Rosa Mystica Collection so it shows all the beauty & history of the original piece. It comes with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, ready for gift-giving, & was made in the USA. IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL BUYERS OUTSIDE THE USA: -Delivery of your package typically takes 2 weeks but can take up to 4 to 6 weeks. - Charges such as Value Added Tax (VAT), Customs Fees, Duties, Handling Charges, or other charges imposed by your country when you import goods are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are between you & your country & are your responsibility. - Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. - These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight or shipping company, or when you pick the item up. Please don't confuse these costs for additional shipping charges. St Jeanne/Joan Of France Medal - Sterling Silver Antique Replica Patron People in Difficult Situations
