{"product_id":"vintage-french-devotional-saint-joseph-and-jesus","title":"Vintage French Devotional Saint Joseph and Jesus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eThis is an antique French automotive dashboard medal (car medallion)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e from the \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1920s to 1930s\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. These were specifically engineered for cars rather than personal wear. A silver-toned relief medallion was set onto a vibrant celluloid or early plastic (Bakelite-style) disc. This assembly was pressed onto a sturdy \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eiron or steel baseplate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Depending on the exact manufacturer, the rusted iron reverse originally featured either a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003esmall mounting bracket\/strip\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003econcealed magnet\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, or an \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eadhesive pad\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to fasten securely to the vehicle's interior dashboard. This one has the older-style small mounting bracket. The suspension loop at the top allowed it to be alternatively hung from a rearview mirror hook or bracket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the early motoring era, drivers commonly installed devotional medals on their dashboards—St. Christopher was the most prevalent, but St. Joseph was frequently chosen as a patron of family safety and protection. \u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e St. Christopher dashboard items are far more common on the market. While St. Joseph is rarer, demand is highly specific to niche collectors of early automotive history or Catholic artifacts.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReal Art Deco-era celluloid like this, paired with a high-relief silver-toned metal medallion, is a great item for vintage auto enthusiasts and religious collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e It measures 1.90\" in diameter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59863763157278,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-08-3009.53.45.jpg?v=1788102586","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/vintage-french-devotional-saint-joseph-and-jesus","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}