"Silver Christening Medal Of The Marquis De Balleroy Presented By Duke Fitz-james"
Silver baptism medal of the Marquis Jacques de la Cour de Balleroy 1870-1948 offered by the Duke E.A. Sidoine Fitz James (1846-1906) It is signed A. Martin It represents and bears the following inscriptions on the front face The Holy Spirit and 2 Angels from others of an altar - Jacques de Balleroy Baptism August 15, 1871 1st communion May 11, 1882 Confirmation May 16, 1882 "I renounce Satan his pomps his works, and I attach myself to Jesus Christ forever" ... (see photos) On the other side we see Jesus Christ framed by two angels, each holding a woman in prayer and the other a child in prayer, And it is inscribed "he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and I will rise on the last day" .... (See photos) On the edge it is inscribed -Paris, parish of Ste Clothilde + given by the Duke of Fitz, James, "silver" Weight 140 gr Diameter - 6.8 cm Thickness 0.5 mm Free shipping with insurance for mainland France