Antique religious badge brooch in rolled silver, dating from the late 19th or early 20th century. It features a relief composition dominated by the three-tiered papal tiara and the crossed keys of Saint Peter, traditional symbols of pontifical authority. At the bottom is a shield with three floral motifs and the initials G, M and I, the meaning of which remains unidentified.

This type of badge could have been used as a distinctive emblem of Catholic associations or at religious celebrations. The reverse retains an old fastening system consisting of a long pin, tubular hinge and retention hook, consistent with manufacturing from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

• Style: Ecclesiastical Historicism
• Decoration/Motif: Papal tiara, crossed keys of Saint Peter and ornamental shield with three floral motifs and initials G, M, I
• Period/Dating: Late 19th – early 20th century, ca. 1890–1920
• Origin: Undetermined
• Hallmarked: Yes
• Materials: Rolled silver
• Hallmarks/Punches: None found in the examined areas. Initials G, M, I on the front shield, unidentified
• Dimensions: 4.6 cm high × 2.5 cm maximum width. Total height of 5.5 cm including the protruding pin
• Weight: 13.31 g

These items are not new; they show signs of wear and may have scratches and imperfections consistent with their age and use. Please examine the photographs carefully. We provide an accurate description; if you need to confirm a detail, please contact us before purchasing. It retains an antique patina and localized oxidation, visible in the photographs.