This St. Benedict Medal is made in Italy from silver oxidized metal and measures approximately 1" tall. The front features St. Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Benedictine Order, while the reverse displays the traditional St. Benedict Medal with its well-known symbols and Latin inscriptions of faith, prayer, and protection. One of the most recognized Catholic sacramentals, the St. Benedict Medal is cherished by the faithful as a reminder to seek God's protection and reject evil through the intercession of St. Benedict. This Catholic medal is ideal for rosaries, necklaces, keychains, zipper pulls, devotional gifts, and other Catholic jewelry and craft projects.