Vintage Sterling authentic Silver St. Benedict Catholic Medallion Pendant Sacramental Medal Christian Spiritual Protection Religious Charm

Vintage Sterling Silver St. Benedict Catholic Medallion/Pendant
"Sacramental Medal" Christian "Spiritual Protection"
Marked: Sterling
Height: 14/16"
Width:13/16
Weight: 3.4 grams

Antique, Vintage Jewelry may have some degree of visible wear, discoloration or natural patina. This is considered quite normal and part of overall appeal and charm when buying antique, vintage and pre-owned items. Cleaning and polishing is left to buyer.

******Meaning of the Latin Phrases*****
FRONT: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti
(Cross of the Holy Father Benedict)

FRONT: Ejus in obitu nro praesentia muniamur
(May we at our death be fortified by his presence)

BACK: C. S. S. M. L. - N. D. S. M. D
Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux
(The Holy Cross be my light)

BACK: Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux
(Let not the dragon be my guide)

BACK: V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B

Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana—Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas

(Step back, Satan, do not authentic suggest to me thy vanities —evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison)

BACK: Pax
(Peace)