St Saint Benedict Silver Plated / Black Crucifix Cross Christian Pendan

The origin of the medal of St. Benedict is very ancient. It was certainly suggested by the efficacious use that the patriarch made of the sign of the cross against the assaults of the Demon narrated by St. Gregorio. Benedict XIV established the design of this medal. One on side it carries the image of S. Benedict holding a cross in his hand and on the other side there is a larger cross with Latin initials. Due to the fact that the cross represented here is an essential element of this medal, it is called the Medal Crucifix of St. - Benedict. On the back there is the effigy of the Saint, holding the cross in his right hand and the rules in his left hand; on his right there is a cup from which a serpent is escaping (a recollection of the poisoned wine from which he miraculously escaped); on the left we have a crow taking away the poisoned bread. Underneath we can read the words: "EX S.M. CASINO MDCCCLXXX" (From the Holy Mount Cassino 1880). On the two sides. "CRUX SANCTI PATRIS BENED