Solid Sterling Silver 1" Surfing Saint Christopher Medal W/Red & Blue Enamels on 30" Solid Sterling Silver Chain - This piece is made of solid sterling silver, and depicts Saint Christopher protecting a surfer. The front of the medal shows the saint, and is finished with a beautiful light blue enamel. The perimeter reads: "Saint Christopher Protect Us" and is finished with red enamel. The back of the medallion depicts a surfer, in high relief. Legend: Saint Christopher is known by members of the Catholic Church as the patron saint of travelers. In the 60's surfers would wear these medals as a good luck piece to protect them while surfing. Members of the Catholic Church wear the medal to show their devotion to the Saint, as they believe he will protect them from storms and other hardships they may encounter. The medal measures 1" long, and hangs on a 30" solid sterling silver chain. (17.7 grams)