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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 given to soldiers, sailors, and flying aces during WWI.
These rosaries are quite strong, do not tangle, are small and portable, and very easy to carry in your pocket. At 21" long, they are wearable but still bunch up small enough to carry in your pocket, but we do include a round container for presentation and storage.
You can read more about the original antique WWI service combat rosary HERE.
It's our mission to supply unique gear you want and need, that will enhance your faith and your prayer life and your devotion to the rosary for years to come.
Thank you and God bless!
Customers praised this combat rosary's "outstanding durability" and "excellent craftsmanship." Many noted it's "sturdy yet small enough to fit in pockets" with a beautiful gunmetal finish. Most appreciated the historical significance and quality construction. Some mentioned beads can be bulkier/heavier than expected, and a few reported sharp bead edges requiring attention.
I already loved the classic WWI rosary look but the memento mori bead was the cherry on top for me! (I also got mine with the Triple Threat Crucifix instead of just the Pardon Crucifix!)
I have waited to review this rosary until I have had it for over a year. It has been an almost constant companion for me during my waking hours. It has survived handling/wearing by my 3/4 year old when she could get her hands on it. I have prayed it quite a bit. It has been carryed most of the time in my pocket without a case or any other protection. My wife and I came into the Church this past Easter Vigil, so it was with me all the way through OCIA. The finish has worn off, so what I believe to be the brass underneath it is showing. This is not a problem, as it adds to its visual appeal, demonstrating that it has been carried and prayed with. I anticipate carrying this rosary and praying with it for many years to come. This could be your only rosary, as I feel it will last for such a long time.
Great gift for my nephew-he returned home
WW1 Battle Beads - Exceptional quality, absolutely love them!
My son-in-law is becoming Catholic and this is a present to him. He is an officer in the army and I absolutely love it. The Gun medal is beautiful!
If you are looking for a rosary that feels durable, substantial, and practically indestructible in the hand, this WWII Metal Ball Chain Rosary from Rugged Rosaries delivers on all fronts.
My battle beads are the perfect rosary. Fast shipping. I’m going to order gifts from here this Christmas. The rosary reminds me of my dog tags but the Our Father and Hail Mary beads are bigger. The perfect size. I got the 20 decade and it’s got some weight to it which I like. While praying the rosary the beads have a smooth, warm touch like wood.
I had one of these rosaries for years. It held up great. It was really durable and unlike any other rosary I have ever had, it never needed to be be repaired... that is until about two weeks ago. It got in the way a a stump grinder. Even after being "processed" thoroughly, there was still enough of it left to repair. I bought a new rosary just in case the repair kit items Rugged Rosaries sells dirt cheap didn't work out. The repair DID work out and now I have a new rosary and a stump ground repaired rosary! :-)
Everything about this rosary is nothing short of incredible. It’s well made, feels good in the hand and light enough to carry daily in your pocket. If I could give 10 stars I would.
I really like the rosary’s and the freebies given
Very nice rosary; sturdy yet small enough to fit in my pocket. I highly recommend for any man who wants to keep the Virgin Mary near him and always have her rosary handy.
This rosary is beautiful and sturdy! I love that it’s handmade in the USA. It arrived very quickly and is well worth the investment. Highly recommend!
I bought the rosary for my brother-in-law’s birthday. I was so impressed that it arrived in 5 says. The quality is superb! It’s more beautiful than I expected. Thank you so much. I have bought several rosaries from Rugged Rosaries for gifts and have lived them all. I highly recommend your product.
The WWI Rosaries are absolutely beautiful and are high quality. The weight is perfect and the beads feel great.
I truly love and enjoy my rosary, it is great gift if anyone is looking for a rosary to give to father, son-great job!
Amazing quality, double split ring connections are top-notch. This is my fourth purchase from the WWI battle bead series. I received a cheap imitation Rosary as a gift, when it broke I was a bit upset. I found these WWI battle beads. They’re very strong and definitely don’t get kinked up in your pocket. The double split ring connectors for the metals are the best I’ve seen. I’ve worn Catholic metals since I was a kid and the single wire loop has always caught, stretched or deformed. These won’t do that.
I’m a totally blind marine vet, so I can’t comment on the finish, but these go with me everywhere. The weight, construction and quality of these and the WWI warrior bead rosaries are my favorite.
I'm very satisfied with my recently purchased rosary beads
This is exactly what I was looking for as a gift for my husband, thank you! Great shipping time too!
This is my first combat rosary with extra devotional metal. Once 5 stars and NO complaints.
This is a very nice and durable rosary that glides effortlessly through the hands during prayer. As a Roman Catholic, I love that it features the Byzantine three-bar cross. Because the Roman Catholic Church and the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches are in full communion, all of our traditional crosses, icons, and sacramentals belong to the same beautiful spiritual family. This rosary serves as a constant, rugged reminder that we can fully participate in these sister churches. It is a wonderful aid to devotion that is built to last.
Beautiful rosary my Goal is to pray 4 rosaries a day to get more devoted to our blessed mother and Grow closer to our lord Jesus and I think carrying this rosary around will help me do so. Beautiful craftsmanship I thought it was going to be heavier but no it’s not to heavy and it feels very rugged great for anyone in the trades or who’s not to soft with there rosaries.
Love em, I love them so much I went ahead and ordered the Momento Mori battle beads in Gunmetal, really excited to get the pardon crucifix in gunmetal. Love my Rugged Rosaries will definitely keep ordering in future. Also love that these are long enough to wear.
Love using this rosary. The beads are beautiful and have a nice weight to them. I got the ring to add a medal of my own and it was easy to put it on.
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Rugged Rosaries offers a generous 90-day R-R-R guarantee:
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!
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 at the link below:
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
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.
Only regular priced items may be refunded. Unfortunately, sale items cannot be refunded.
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.
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.
Please see how to get a rosary repaired/restrung by clicking HERE.
Please email us if you have any questions: support@ruggedrosaries.com.
