Very beautiful vintage sterling silver prayer beads with 19 beads that slide on a box chain.   
Lying flat the prayer beads are 9", and the actual chain is 13" long. 
The beads are 9mm each, and they alternate between high polished and dimple textured beads that have a fine pattern.
The chain connects to a shield shape with a silver mesh tassel at the bottom.   
Marked 925 on the shield part.
Weighs 28.9 grams.
Very good, no dents or damage.