This St. Benedict Medal measures 20" in length. It can be used for protection against evil, safety for mothers while giving birth, for conversion of sinners, and many other things.
On the front of the Medal there is a depiction of St. Benedict with the words "Ejus in obitu nro praesentia muniamur" written in a circule around him. This phrase translates to "May we at our death be fortified by his presence." On the back of the medal, the letters C. S. S. M. L. - N. D. S. M. D. stand for Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux, meaning "The Holy Cross be my light." Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux translate to "Let not the dragon [Satan] be my guide." The letters C S P B stand for Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti, meaning "Cross of the Holy Father Benedict." The initials V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B stand for Vade Retro Satana, Nunquam Suade Mihi Vana—Sunt Mala Quae Libas, Ipse Venena Bibas, which means "Step back, Satan, do not suggest to me thy vanities—evil are the things thou profferest, drink thou thy own poison," while Pax means "Peace."