Vtg 1959 Copyright APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER Medal League of SACRED HEART Celluloid

A Rare, Dated 1959 Apostleship of Prayer & League of the Sacred Heart Medal

This is an exceptional and historically significant piece of Catholic Americana. You are viewing a vintage two-sided celluloid medal from the "Apostleship of Prayer in League with the Sacred Heart." What makes this medal truly rare is the clearly marked "COPYRIGHT 1959" on both sides, definitively dating it to a specific year and making it a verifiable time capsule of faith.

A Badge of Membership in a Global Mission

This medal was a badge for members of the Apostleship of Prayer, a global movement founded in 1844 that continues today as the Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network. It represents a commitment to offering one's daily life in prayer for the world, united with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  

• Obverse: Features a beautiful color portrait of Jesus, framed by the words "APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER" and "LEAGUE OF THE SACRED HEART."
• Reverse: Shows the iconic image of the Sacred Heart, surrounded by the powerful prayer, "Cease the Heart of Jesus is with me" and "Sacred Heart of Jesus, Thy Kingdom Come."

Authentic 1959 Vintage Condition & Details

• Era: Precisely dated with a 1959 copyright.
• Materials: Printed paper images encased in celluloid with a metal frame.
• Approx. Dimensions: 1.25 inches tall x 1 inch wide.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The images are remarkably bright and clear, and all text is perfectly legible. The celluloid is intact with minimal wear, and the metal has a lovely, authentic patina. Please see all high-resolution photos as they are an integral part of the description.

These celluloid medals were not made to last forever, and finding one in such well-preserved condition—let alone one with a verifiable copyright date—is highly uncommon. This is a wonderful opportunity for a serious collector of devotional items or anyone seeking a meaningful piece of Catholic history with a precise and documented age.

SACRED LEAGUE TREASURE
From the golden age of Catholic devotional societies comes this extraordinary 1890s League of the Sacred Heart membership badge, a testament to an era when millions pledged their lives to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As authentic League badges vanish from existence, we lose irreplaceable evidence of this powerful spiritual movement that transformed Catholic life.

SACRED HERITAGE
This exquisite celluloid badge represents a vanishing era when Catholic men and women proudly displayed their membership in the League of the Sacred Heart. Your great-grandparents may have worn this very style of badge, marking their commitment to the First Friday devotions and daily offering. As these authentic membership insignias become extinct, we lose touch with a remarkable period when Catholics publicly proclaimed their dedication to the Sacred Heart. From a distinguished estate collection, this rare survivor of early League membership can never be reproduced.

DIVINE CRAFTSMANSHIP
Marvel at the exceptional preservation of this Victorian-era badge. The hand-colored image under pristine celluloid dome still glows with spiritual warmth, while the brass rim retains its original finish. Every detail, from the sawtooth border to the perfectly preserved text, demonstrates how even membership badges were crafted to honor the Sacred Heart. This is more than jewelry - its a testament to the craftsmanship dedicated to League membership insignia.

RARITY & SCARCITY
Original League of the Sacred Heart badges with intact celluloid domes are rapidly disappearing from the market. Estate collections containing these authentic pieces are being dissolved, with the finest examples vanishing into permanent collections. In decades of studying religious artifacts, Ive encountered only a handful of League badges with such well-preserved coloring and complete dome protection. Serious collectors recognize that these pieces represent a unique moment in Catholic history - when millions joined the Leagues spiritual army. When this generation passes, these irreplaceable treasures of Catholic organizational history will be lost forever.

SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE
This badge connects you directly to the powerful spiritual legacy of the League of the Sacred Heart. Worn by devoted Catholics who pledged daily prayers and First Friday observances, these badges marked members of a worldwide spiritual movement. Perfect for your collection of Catholic organizational history or personal devotion, this piece carries forward the prayers and commitments of countless League members. Pass this blessed artifact to future generations as evidence of organized devotion to the Sacred Heart.

URGENT CALL TO ACTION
Dont miss this rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of League of the Sacred Heart history with its original celluloid dome intact. These official membership badges are becoming increasingly scarce as time claims their delicate materials. Your collection deserves this extraordinary piece - a perfect testament to organized Catholic devotion. Act NOW to secure this remarkable survivor from a vanishing era.

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Measurements: 1 inch in diameter
Condition: Very Good antique condition
Age: 1890s era
Original celluloid dome intact
Hand-colored image preserved
Complete text legibility"

 _gsrx_vers_1730 (GS 9.9.4 (1730))

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.