Saint Barbara oval medal that depicts the saint on the front and “Pray For Us” on the back. This detailed die-cast medal is made in the region of Italy that produces the finest quality medals in the world.
Saint Barbara is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers. Her association with the lightning that killed her father has caused her to be invoked against lightning and fire; by association with explosions.
She is also the patron of artillery and mining. Patron of armorers*, artillerymen, architects, firefighters, firework makers, mathematicians, military engineers, miners, and sailors; invoked against explosions, fire, lightning, thunderstorms, and sudden death. Feastday: December 4. *an armorer is a member of a military or police force who works in an armory and maintains and repairs small arms and weapons systems, with some duties resembling those of a civilian gunsmith.
Quantity: Sold in increments of one medal
Size: 1″ long x 5/8″ wide (25.4mm x 15.87mm)
Material: silver-plated metal alloy.
Important Note: All of our products are lead and cadmium free, and nickel safe. As they contain small parts, all items are for adult jewelry/craft making use only, not intended for children under the age of 15.