VTG HMH .925 Cross Call A Priest Military Medal

Vintage HMH Sterling Silver 4-Way Cross Call A Priest Round Military Medal Pendant

Summary:

This is a premium vintage HMH Sterling Silver 4-Way Scapular "Call a Priest" Medal, highly sought after by collectors of vintage Catholic and military memorabilia.

Expertly crafted in the mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1970s) by the renowned HMH Religious Manufacturing Company—the first Catholic jewelry maker in the United States—this circular, open-cut medal features an elegant laurel leaf border framing a central cross layout.

Historically known as a "soldier's medal" or emergency medal, the back prominently bears the traditional inscription: "I AM A CATHOLIC - PLEASE CALL A PRIEST."

This text ensured that if the wearer was in a medical crisis, accident, or combat scenario, someone would know to summon a priest to administer Last Rites.

The medal is struck from heavy steel dies using historic artwork, giving the relief figures incredible crispness.

It has been left unpolished to preserve its rich, authentic, deep dark vintage patina, a feature highly prized by collectors of estate jewelry.

I will clean and polish it if you want me to just let me know or it'll come just the way it is

Medal Details & Specifications:

• Brand / Maker: HMH Religious Manufacturing Company (Rhode Island, USA)

• Era: Mid-20th Century (Circa 1950s–1970s)

• Material: Guaranteed Solid .925 Sterling Silver

• Weight: 6.35 grams (Heftier and more substantial than standard 4-way medals)

• Hallmarks: Stamped "STERLING" and "HMH" on the reverse

• Design Style: Round open-work die-struck medal with an integrated top bail

• Front Devotional Imagery:

• Top: The Sacred Heart of Jesus

• Left: The Holy Family (Jesus, Mary, and Joseph)

• Right: St. Christopher carrying the Infant Christ (Patron of Travelers)

• Center / Bottom: The Miraculous Medal image of the Immaculate Conception, bordered by the Latin prayer: "O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee."

• Reverse Side Imagery & Text:

• Top: Our Lady of Mount Carmel holding the Child Jesus

• Center Inscription: "I AM A CATHOLIC - PLEASE CALL A PRIEST"

• Bottom: Traditional Miraculous Medal reverse symbols (The Marian "M" intertwined with a cross, twelve stars, the Sacred Heart, and the Immaculate Heart)

• Condition: Excellent estate condition.

Free of deep scratches, dents, or structural damage. The original dark oxidized patina is fully intact. The jump ring is secure and ready to slide onto a necklace chain or rosary.