1" Crib Medal Joyous Nativity Medal - Engravable Antique Model ME1036

1" Crib Medal Joyous Nativity (25 mm) – Antique Replica in Sterling Silver or Gold Bronze

This Crib Medal Joyous Nativity is a tender and sacred devotional piece, measuring 1 inch (approximately 25 mm) in diameter. It is an exact replica of an antique or vintage medal, faithfully recreated to preserve its original warmth and spiritual beauty. Available in sterling silver or gold bronze, this medal celebrates the mystery of the Incarnation and the pure joy of Christ’s birth.

The front of the Crib Medal Joyous Nativity medallion depicts the Holy Child Jesus with arms outstretched, radiating divine joy and blessing. He is shown above a kneeling figure, likely representing a devotee, saint, or shepherd, adoring the newborn Savior. A subtle cross stands behind the Child, symbolizing His future sacrifice for the salvation of the world, even as we contemplate His holy birth.

The reverse of the Crib Medal Joyous Nativity features the word "GLORIA" prominently displayed in radiant script beneath beams of divine light, recalling the angels’ proclamation to the shepherds on the night of Christ’s birth: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.”

The design of the Crib Medal Joyous Nativity reflects a blend of Art Nouveau and early 20th-century French religious art, characterized by flowing lines, graceful compositions, and a focus on tender emotion and sacred celebration.

This Crib Medal Joyous Nativity would traditionally be used as a crib medal for newborns, hung near a crib or bassinet as a sign of protection, blessing, and dedication of the child to Christ and the Blessed Mother. It can also be worn as a pendant, given as a baptismal gift, added to a rosary, or placed in a family prayer space during Christmas and throughout the year as a reminder of divine joy.

The Nativity has always been a central celebration in Christian life, reminding the faithful of the humility, love, and light brought into the world through Jesus Christ. Medals like the Crib Medal Joyous Nativity serve as tangible witnesses of this divine mystery and a call to live in the radiance of God’s love.

Each Crib Medal Joyous Nativity is carefully cast to preserve the delicate imagery and sacred symbolism of the original piece. It is a beautiful expression of Christian joy, devotion, and the eternal hope found in the birth of the Savior.

The Crib Medal Joyous Nativity remains a cherished emblem of divine blessing, heavenly protection, and the joy of the Incarnation.