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dsilvanu
Jan 5, 2018, 03:15 PM
I have a round brass L'Angelus medal with a design on the outside rim of the circle.

How old is it? Is it vintage? Is brass unusual for medals? I know of silver, gold and plastic medals but do not have brass in my collection of medals.

Hoping to hear an answer. Thanks.

joypulv
Jan 6, 2018, 05:47 AM
Are you sure it's brass? I'm not.
Doesn't look very old. You are free to call it vintage. Vintage is a vague and somewhat meaningless word for any object that doesn't qualify to be antique.

dwashbur
Jan 6, 2018, 08:27 AM
The color looks more like bronze than brass.

ma0641
Jan 6, 2018, 10:08 AM
The title would indicate a French design. I would also guess bronze, brass is more yellow. Google "bronze medal l'angelus". Quite a few examples

joypulv
Jan 6, 2018, 11:20 AM
I don't think it's brass or bronze. I think it's a cheap pot metal with a bronze color glaze.