Rugged Rosaries® WWI Military Combat Rosary in Gunmetal - Made in the USA

I have several different sets of Battle Beads made with Stainless Steel Beads from Rugged Rosaries. I knew I was holding something "made for men" as soon as I picked them up (no offense intended to the ladies). The floral battle beads rosary is something I bought for my wife, and she adores it. br>With the Battle Beads in Gun Metal, I was hoping for a similar experience. Unfortunately, while they appear to be well-made and elegant, they are not. I didn't like the feel of the surface (the patina) after it was made. They had a plastic feel to me. They seemed a little cheesy to my wife (ie- "sticky" for example). Again, we're not talking about quality here; we're just talking about how it feels in our hands. br>In the interest of fairness, I'd like to make two points. 1) It's possible that I would have preferred the gun metal version if I hadn't already purchased the stainless steel version to compare it to. 2) The day after Thanksgiving, we went to see an old friend who we hadn't seen in a long time. I felt compelled to give the husband the gun metal rosary (which I just "happened" to have in my car) as we talked about their lives later in the evening. br>He grabbed it and clung to it. I was asked to bless it because I am a Catholic Deacon. As tears welled up in his eyes, he asked his wife if they could pray the Rosary together. Bottom line: If I had to rate these solely on the basis of my tactile perception, I would give them a three or four. However, after seeing how they affect my friend, I give them a five-star rating.

Branson Patton

| Jun 11, 2021

This is an incredible rosary. I've been wanting a personal rosary for a long time, especially one that wouldn't break or fall apart as easily as wooden rosaries do. This rosary is ideal, as it is both stylish and durable. Not only is it made of metal, but the details on the cross, as well as the overall craftsmanship, make it a lovely rosary that I will treasure for a long time; I have since ordered another of this model as a gift for my brother. I also intend to purchase two more of the WWI model for some friends. br>br>I don't usually write reviews, but I felt compelled to do so for this one. On their website, they also have some lovely rosaries. I'm waiting for a paracord one that I really like to come back into stock. I hope you found this review to be useful! br>br>I've uploaded a few photos, one of which includes my zippo for scale.

Emelia BIBI

| Jan 14, 2022

Even though the one I got isn't an exact replica of the original (it has a different crucifix than the original, which is actually my favorite-- The story behind it appeals to me as a veteran (AF), so I put it on another rosary about a year ago. I bought one for my father, who is in the Navy, and my son, who is in the Army. I suppose you could abuse it and break it, but this rosary is so much more durable than traditional thin chain rosaries that I believe it will last a lifetime with proper care. It comes highly recommended! br>br>By the way, if authenticity is important to you, the silver version is a more accurate replica of the original, complete with the original Pardon Crucifix. This "nail" crucifix, as well as the gunmetal color, appeal to me. I'm confident that both versions are just as tough.

Chloe Jimenez

| Mar 29, 2021

These World War I Rosary Beads are the most beautiful I've ever seen. They're tough, but they're also simple to use when praying the rosary. They are well worth the money you spend on them. These Rosary Beads mean a lot to me because I'm a Navy Medical Corpsman who served in the Vietnam War. Almost every day, I pray the Holy Rosary with them. I would strongly advise anyone seeking high-quality, long-lasting rosary beads to purchase these beads.

Nyla Klein

| Aug 19, 2021

I have a number of rosaries, including one made of olive wood from the Holy Land and another made of nice glass that I received for my First Communion. None of them, however, can be carried and used on a daily basis without breaking or falling apart due to wear and tear. And, as our Blessed Mother instructed, we should pray the Rosary every day, which may necessitate carrying this spiritual sword with us on our daily journeys. I was looking for a rugged, masculine set of beads when I came across these Rugged Rosaries WWI replicas. br>br>This is a well-written article. A beautiful rosary that is well-made and sturdy without being too heavy. The rosary itself has an Italian flavor to it. with a gunmetal finish on the crucifix The chain that connects the beads is sturdy, and all of the beads swivel, so they won't tangle in your pocket. The beads are perfectly spaced and key-hole-connected to the Miraculous Medal. This rosary is held together by ring type connectors, which prevent it from falling apart. br>br>The rosary is packaged in a carrying case with a screw-on closure. On top of that, there was a small key ring with a wooden cross on it, as well as a few prayer cards. Rugged Rosaries provides excellent customer service: They quickly resolved a problem with my order, and I will gladly purchase more items from them in the future.

Callen Donnelly

| Jul 24, 2021

I have the perfect beads for the person I want to give them to. They're better in person than they are online: they're handsome, sturdy, and well-made, and that gun medal is awesome. For my family, I've got four pairs. I create and repair rosaries. These; I don't think I'll ever have to fix them, though. I'm extremely happy. Thank you very much. Thank you for your service to God.

Lawson Petersen

| Aug 18, 2021

As stated in the advertisement. This rosary is exceptionally lovely and long-lasting. The gunmetal finish is extremely appealing to me. The crucifix and miraculous medal are both very well-made and detailed. A rosary ring was included as a gift in addition to the small metal container. Because the seller could not ship to my country, I had to use a forwarding courier, but it was well worth it! 👍.

Vivienne Dickerson

| Jul 17, 2021