WWI Battle Beads Memento Mori with Pardon Crucifix

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Historical 1916 WWI Service Combat Rosary design
  • This Memento Mori Version has a Skull bead on drop
  • Replica of actual antique WWI rosaries style
  • Slightly larger Our Father beads help to aid in meditative prayer
  • Traditional Italian Pardon Indulgence Crucifix in silver finish
  • Quality Our Lady Miraculous centerpiece
  • Optional Devotional Medals may be added (up to 4)
  • Strong construction Handmade in our studio
  • Beautiful silver finished brass chain - no tangle - no break
  • Over 4500 5-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reviews
  • Includes a Free round box for presentation and storage

 

This compact all-metal rosary is rugged, functional, and portable.  It has a meaningful history, as it is a replica of the service combat rosaries issued by the government to soldiers, sailors, and flying aces during WWI. If feels weighty and powerful in your hands. This is one of those rosaries that makes you want to pray!

These rosaries are quite strong, are small and portable, and very easy to carry in your pocket. This design has slightly larger Our Father beads to aid your meditative prayer. You can feel where you are on the rosary without looking at it. The chains are brass with a beautiful nickel-free silver patina and designed to be tangle-free and snag-free.

Your rosary may be customized with up to 4 optional devotional medals.

At 21" long, they are wearable but still bunch up small enough to carry in your pocket, but we do include a small round box for presentation and storage.

You can read more about the original antique WWI service rosary HERE.

You can read more about Memento Mori HERE

The Pardon Crucifix grants indulgences.  For more information about the Pardon Crucifix, you can download a printable .pdf file about it by clicking HERE

Thank you for shopping and God Bless.

Customer Reviews

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William M. (Riverside, US)
Take it with me everywhere

Love the color , super durable keep on my riding my motorcycle to work and at work. It's part of my EDCC or Everyday Catholic Carry.

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John R. (Houston, US)
Combat Rosary

Great rosary !

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Dakota C. (Seattle, US)
I love my rosary

I love my rosary! It’s always with me. Not only does it help to have it with me, I don’t have to worry about it breaking. It’s super sturdy.

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Luke T. (Sacramento, US)
Awesome rosary

Very durable design. I like that it is inspired by the ones men used in the trenches. I'm reminded of two things: the rosary is a weapon against evil and the Christmas Truce of 1914, when both sides put down there arms and spent time together in good will to celebrate our Lord's birth. It is a reminder that we are all brothers in Christ.

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Michael L. (The Bronx, US)

I have purchased numerous rosaries from rugged rosaries and gave them to friends and relatives. Also quite a few priests who love them. They are truly the best rosary beads for everyday carry. They are made to last. Everyone that sees them asks for them.

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Frances O. (Glen Cove, US)
Rugged rosary

Very pleased with the rosaries, nicely made and strong.

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Frank N. (Dallas, US)
WWI Battle Beads Combat Rosary

I love my new Rugged Rosary! I will be getting a few more for my Children and Grandchildren in the near future. Thanks

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John F. (Sheffield, GB)
One Decade Battle Beads

I’ve purchased numerous item over the years from Rugged Rosaries and I can honestly say that every item has been top quality. Carrying the one decade battle beads and St Benedict chaplet in my pocket allows me to quietly and discreetly pray while out and about.

Shipping Policy
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We offer a free Standard shipping option for domestic USA orders of $60.00 or more.
We offer free Priority shipping for domestic USA orders of $200.00 or more.
 

USA ORDERS
On orders in the USA we offer the following rates which you can choose in the checkout process. In addition, we offer a free shipping option on orders of $60.00 or more.
The US Postal Service starts counting these days on the day after the item is received by the post office. We have found that orders going to the lower 48 states usually arrive within 3 or 4 days using standard but is not guaranteed.
  • USPS Standard  (5 - 10 days) for orders of $60.00 or more:  FREE
  • USPS Standard  (5 - 10 days) for orders up to $7.98:  $3.90
  • USPS Standard  (5 - 10 days) for orders over $7.99:   $6.90
  • USPS Priority  (2 - 4 business days): from  $11.90 - $16.50
  • USPS Priority Express (1 - 2 business days):  $32.50
  • UPS Ground (5 - 10 days):  $12.50
Note that orders over $120.00 may have higher priority and express shipping costs depend on weight and packaging sizes.
 

CANADIAN ORDERS

Shipping rates to Canada vary with size of order but begin at $15.00 USD.
Economy Intl is $15.00 USD - 6 to 10 days. (Larger orders up to $23.00 USD).
Express Intl is $26.50 USD - 3 to 5 days.  (Larger orders up to $32.00 USD).

 

Other INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
 

We are also offering DHL Worldwide Express now. For some countries, this is the only option. Although DHL costs more, it has proven to be faster and more reliable. Costs will vary as shown at checkout. Costs begin at $25.20 USD.

All customs duties and import taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.
Returns

Rugged Rosaries offers a generous 90-day R-R-R guarantee:

  • R - Replace
  • R - Repair
  • R - Refund

If your order does not meet your expectations for any reason, we are happy to work with you to either send a replacement, do an exchange, accept returns for refund, or repairs.

We even do exchanges for copycat competitors' similar products!

Returns

If you would like to return an item for any reason within 90 days of your purchase date, and you are in the USA, then you can qualify for FREE EASY RETURNS. Just visit our return portal here:

FREE EASY USA RETURNS

If 90 days have gone by since your purchase, or if you are not in the USA, please email us at support@ruggedrosaries.com.

If you do not wish to use the FREE EASY USA RETURN portal, ship your item with a note that includes your name, email, and message as to why you wish to return your item, to the address below. When using this method, returns are accepted for any reason within 90 days of your purchase date. Please note we cannot refund return shipping costs.

Rugged Rosaries - Returns
6363 Richmond Ave. Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77057

Refunds

Once your return is received and processed, we will send you an email to notify you that a refund has been applied to your credit card or original method of payment. Although we issue the refund immediately, it might take a few business days to appear on your credit card. Please note we cannot refund return shipping costs.

Sale items (if applicable)

Only regular priced items may be refunded. Unfortunately, sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges

We are also happy to exchange rosaries in new condition within a reasonable amount of time. Please email us at support@ruggedrosaries.com if you wish to make an exchange. In your email, just tell us which rosary you would like instead. We can send you the new rosary, along with a prepaid return label to make it simple to return the original rosary.

Exchanges from OTHER Companies - Dupe Swaps

If you purchased a similar product from another company such as a paracord rosary, or a WWI style combat rosary, and for whatever reason, you have a problem with it - We will take care of you! Maybe the other company doesn't have good customer service or maybe you bought a cheaper imported mass-produced copy (see about them here). We can exchange the product for one of our beautiful handmade rosaries. Why would we do this? Please read about our Exchanges from Other Companies HERE.

Repairs

Please see how to get a rosary repaired/restrung by clicking HERE.

Please email us if you have any questions: support@ruggedrosaries.com.

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