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This Saint Benedict Cross in gold metal with a blue background was produced in Italy and weighs 5 grams.

Material: Gold metal – Dimensions: 4 cm x 2 cm x 0.5 cm.

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The Saint Benedict Cross Medal: The Saint Benedict cross, of uncertain origin (estimated to be from the 15th century), became famous through descriptions by Saint Gregory due to its effective use by the Patriarch against demonic attacks. There were also several reports from condemned witches who claimed the cross prevented any form of witchcraft or spell in its presence. Pope Benedict XIV recognized and approved the Saint Benedict medal in 1742, consecrating the prayer on the reverse side of the medal as an exorcism prayer (known as Vade Retro Satanás). Although there are several versions of the medal, the most famous and recurring one was defined in 1880 by monks from the Abbey of Monte Cassino to celebrate the 14th Centenary of Saint Benedict's birth. On the front of the medal, an image of Saint Benedict wearing monastic robes holds a cross in his right hand and a banner representing the Rule in his left hand. To his right, we see a snake escaping from a cup of wine (referencing an attempt to poison Saint Benedict) and to his left, a raven carrying poisoned bread. Below: Ex S.M. Casino MDCCCLXXX – From the sacred Mount Cassino 1880. On the sides: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti – Cross of the Holy Father Benedict. Around the image: Ejus In Obitu Nostro Praesentia Muniamur – May we be protected by his presence at the hour of our death. On the reverse side of the medal, we see an image of the cross, with the word Pax (peace) above and several Latin inscriptions: C.S.P.B.: Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti – Cross of the Holy Father Benedict. C.S.S.M.L.: Cruz Sacra sit Mihi Lux – The holy cross is my light. N.D.S.M.D.: Non Draco sit Mihi Dux – Let not the devil be my guide. V.R.S.: Vade Retro Satanas – Begone, Satan. N.S.M.V.: Non Suade Mihi Vana – Tempt me not with vanities. S.M.Q.L.: Sunt Mala Quae Libas – What you offer is evil. I.V.B.: Ipse Vene Bibas – Drink this poison yourself.