Vintage Brother Mutien-Marie Leather Pocket Reliquary + Medal

✨ RARE & AUTHENTIC ✨ Authentic ancient black leather pocket notebook/reliquary case, Belgian Catholic devotional object of historical folk art. 🇧🇪 This is a complete period set in superb condition, linked to the famous Saint Mutien-Marie (Brother Mutien-Marie, born Louis-Joseph Wiaux, 1841-1917), an iconic figure of Malonne (Namur) and Wallonia. 🔍 Features & Contents: 📁 The outer case: Textured genuine black leather, bearing the original gold/green inscription: 'The Servant of God Brother Mutien-Marie'. The mention 'Servant of God' (used at the beginning of his canonization process) allows to precisely date the object between the 1920s and 1950s. 🏷️ The Relic (Inside): Presence of the official toothed vignette indicating 'Parcel of Fr. Mutien-Marie's clothing'. In the center, under the small protective capsule, lies the original fabric fragment (ex indumentis). 🪙 The Medal: Antique silver metallic medal depicting the Brother in profile surrounded by roses, with the same inscription. Attachment ring present at the top (historically attached to a rosary or pinned). 📏 Dimensions: Very compact pocket size: approximately 4.5 cm x 3 cm (see photos with the ruler for the exact scale). 🛡️ Condition: Very nice vintage condition for its age! The leather is patinated but healthy, the writings are clearly legible and the relic as well as its vignette are very well preserved. Ideal for collectors of religious objects, folk art, Walloon antiques, sacra, or for personal devotion. 📜 📦 Fast, very careful and secure shipping. Non-smoking home.