Mission Santa Cruz Medal with St. Junipero Serra - Made in Italy

Mission Santa Cruz medal with St Junipero Serra on the front. Mission Santa Cruz is twelfth in the mission chain and was founded on August 28, 1791 by Farther Lasuén, it is a tiny mission along the northern California coast. Unlike the rest of California’s missions, leaders did not name Santa Cruz after a saint, rather after the holy cross. The original mission was destroyed, but a smaller replica chapel was built in the 1930s near the original site. St. Junípero Serra (1713–1784) was a Franciscan friar who founded the first nine of 21 Spanish missions in Alta California to spread Catholicism and establish Spanish presence. While Serra initiated the mission system, Mission Santa Cruz (the 12th mission) was founded in 1791 by Father Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, Serra's successor, seven years after Serra's death. Quantity: Sold in increments of one piece. Size: 1" long x 5/8" wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm) Material: Zamac base with oxidized silver plate. Made in Italy. There are 21 Spanish missions in California, established between 1769 and 1823, stretching from San Diego to Sonoma along the 600-mile El Camino Real. Founded to expand Spanish territory, they served as religious, economic, and social centers. Today, they are popular historic landmarks, many acting as museums, with Mission San Diego de Alcalá as the oldest and San Luis Rey de Francia often considered the largest. Manufacturer(s): Easy Access System Europe Oü (referred to as “EAS”), a cross-border compliance provider, located at Mustamäe tee 50, 10621 Tallinn, Estonia, with company registration identifier 16879218 Email: support@easproject.com Product safety: This product is a religious jewelry component intended for use in rosary-making, devotional jewelry, or as a collectible devotional item. They are not toys and should only be used for their intended purpose by adults or under adult supervision. Please read and follow all care and safety guidelines. Safe Use • This item is for devotional and ornamental use only. • Keep out of reach of small children and pets. Small parts may present a choking hazard. • Do not place in the mouth or use for any purpose other than intended. • Avoid exposure to fire, extreme heat, or corrosive substances. Material Information • Made in Italy from zamac (zinc alloy). • Zamac is nickel- and lead-compliant with EU standards. • Hypoallergenic properties may vary depending on individual skin sensitivities. Care Instructions • Clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid abrasive cleaners, chemical dips, or ultrasonic cleaning, which may damage the surface. • To preserve finish and detail, avoid prolonged contact with water, perfumes, lotions, and sweat. Storage Guidelines • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. • Use a fabric pouch or jewelry box with a soft lining to extend the life of the finish. Disposal • Do not dispose of with household waste. • At the end of its life, recycle according to local metal recycling guidelines. This product complies with the requirements of the EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988.