Would this be a Scapular Medal?

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http://www.pilgrimgifts.co.uk/images/stock/LAV-2024-1.jpg << Pretty much this EXACTLY, but in silver.

I’ve had this medal since I was a baby and have only recently started wearing it because of a growing personal connection with the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

One side features an image of Jesus with his Sacred Heart, and the opposite side shows a crowned Mary with the Infant or Child Jesus. Both seem to be holding what appear to be lanterns…but my eyesight/understanding could be way off.

I’ve been hearing a lot about Scapular Medals lately, and was wondering whether this could be one. If so, what does it mean (if anything) for me to wear it?

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The infant Jesus on the reverse is holding a scapular. When I did a search for “scapular medal” the results included very similar ones to the picture (Sacred Heart on obverse, Virgin with infant holding scapular on reverse). Some of them have text “Queen of the Holy Scapular Pray for Us.”

So it seems likely you are correct.

EDIT: I followed the image back to its source and it says its a scapular medal.
 
Yes, that is a Scapular Medal. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is on the front, Our Lady of Mt Carmel (holding the Infant Jesus) is on the reverse, The “lanterns” are not lanterns at all, those are cloth scapulars they are holding.
 
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SonCatcher said:
The infant Jesus on the reverse is holding a scapular. When I did a search for “scapular medal” the results included very similar ones to the picture (Sacred Heart on obverse, Virgin with infant holding scapular on reverse). Some of them have text “Queen of the Holy Scapular Pray for Us.”

So it seems likely you are correct.

EDIT: I followed the image back to its source and it says its a scapular medal.
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ClayPots47 said:
Yes, that is a Scapular Medal. The Sacred Heart of Jesus is on the front, Our Lady of Mt Carmel (holding the Infant Jesus) is on the reverse, The “lanterns” are not lanterns at all, those are cloth scapulars they are holding.
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Ah, I had a feeling they wouldn’t be lanterns 🙂
I don’t really know anything about Our Lady of Mount Carmel, so I’ll do some research on her. Could anyone please tell me - what exactly does a Scapular Medal mean or signify?
 
You can wear a Scapular Medal instead of a cloth Brown Scapular. The Scapular Devotion
For any reason, even simple convenience, the faithful invested in any Scapular except that of the Third Orders, may substitute a Scapular Medal which need only be carried on the person.
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sparrowhawk28 said:
I don’t really know anything about Our Lady of Mount Carmel, so I’ll do some research on her. Could anyone please tell me - what exactly does a Scapular Medal mean or signify?
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the Patroness of the Carmelite order. Allegedly, she gave the Scapular of Mt Carmel to St. Simon Stock. The Carmetites wear a large cloth one as part of their habit. The ones worn by the laity are miniature versions, the two cloth rectangles attached to cords, and worn over the shoulders, The medal can be substituted for the cloth one, though there are alleged promises attached to the cloth one, that are not carried over to the use of the medal.
 
ClayPots47 said:
Our Lady of Mount Carmel is the Patroness of the Carmelite order. Allegedly, she gave the Scapular of Mt Carmel to St. Simon Stock. The Carmetites wear a large cloth one as part of their habit. The ones worn by the laity are miniature versions, the two cloth rectangles attached to cords, and worn over the shoulders, The medal can be substituted for the cloth one, though there are alleged promises attached to the cloth one, that are not carried over to the use of the medal.
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I’ve done a bit of research on Scapulars, and read somewhere that they are meant to become a habit or garment for the wearer. I suppose that Scapular Medals such as the one I own would have difficulty in assuming such an importance due to their size. I wear my medal every day and even though it’s small, it’s become something like a “garment” for me. I feel it on my skin, and when I’m not wearing it I feel as if there’s something lacking.

It’s interesting to know what the medal really means. I’ve always had a fascination with it and the significance behind the two images. I’d never heard of Our Lady of Mount Carmel before I began researching the Scapulars, so I’m planning to research her more. My devotion to Mary is not as strong as it could be, so maybe praying the Scapular devotion would be a good way of encouraging the relationship to grow =)

Thank you for your helpful reply ^^
 
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