The medal is made of a fine silver alloy. On the front Saint holds in his right hand a cross to which he was incredibly devoted to and in his left his rule for monasteries. On the back is a cross surrounded by a circle of sacred words. Saint Benedict is the Patron Saint of Students and Europe,saints medals are engraved with sacred words and patterns. Give them to your loved ones, and when they travel, when they drive, Saint Benedict watches over them.