Antique french St Bruno medal french antique silver enamel St Bruno Grande Chartreuse medallion religious medallions order

antique french silver and enamel Saint Bruno of the Grande Chartreuse monastery medallion

Grande Chartreuse is the head monastery of the Carthusian religious order. It is located in the Chartreuse Mountains, north of the city of Grenoble, in the commune of Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse, France. In 1084, Saint Hugh gave it to hermit Saint Bruno and his followers who founded the Carthusian Order. Following the French Revolution, the monks were expelled from the monastery, and waited until 1838 to be reauthorized on the premises. After the establishment of the Association Law of 1901 and its interpretation that effectively banned religious associations en masse, many notable religious institutions across France, including Grand Chartreuse, were closed by the French government
It is said that the recipe of the alcoholic beverage Chartreuse is said to have been given to the monks of Grande Chartreuse in 1605.

beautiful patina / charm
original as to be expected age related time worn wear and marks

measurements
medallion 1.9 cm x 2.9 cm

weight 4.2 gm

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