{"product_id":"medal-of-saint-benedict-pendant","title":"Medal of Saint Benedict Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe oldest protection medal in the Church, cut in solid gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMedal of Saint Benedict Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e carries the complete traditional design, worked in two tones so every letter stands clear: the raised cross and lettering finished bright against a satin field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre is the Cross of Saint Benedict. Down its upright run the letters \u003cstrong\u003eC S S M L\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eCrux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux\u003c\/em\u003e, “May the Holy Cross be my light.” Across the arm, \u003cstrong\u003eN D S M D\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eNon Draco Sit Mihi Dux\u003c\/em\u003e, “Let not the dragon be my guide.” In the four quadrants sit \u003cstrong\u003eC S P B\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cem\u003eCrux Sancti Patris Benedicti\u003c\/em\u003e, the Cross of our Holy Father Benedict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the rim runs the exorcism verse in its usual abbreviation — \u003cstrong\u003eV R S N S M V · S M Q L I V B\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eVade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana; Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas.\u003c\/em\u003e “Begone Satan, never tempt me with your vanities; what you offer me is evil, drink the poison yourself.” Crowning the medal at twelve o’clock is \u003cstrong\u003ePAX\u003c\/strong\u003e — peace — flanked by laurel sprigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt just under an inch across it sits flat and reads clearly, and the bail is kept plain and polished so nothing competes with the face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Traditional Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Full CSPB cross, rim verse and PAX crown, nothing abbreviated away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-Tone Contrast\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bright raised lettering against a satin ground so every character reads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEveryday Scale\u003c\/strong\u003e – 0.85” across, flat enough to wear under a shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlain Polished Bail\u003c\/strong\u003e – Kept simple so the medal is the whole statement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Gold Throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e – No stones and no plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMedal of Saint Benedict Pendant\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most-worn protection medal there is, and the one people keep on for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.85” diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBail Opening\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstimated Weight by Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePurity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. 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