Saint Michael Shield Medals in 14K Yellow or White Gold #8136

This impressive, St. Michael shield medal is fashioned of 14K gold and features the Archangel slaying Satan.  It has a polished border; the image is polished against a matte-finished background.  It reads, "St. Michael Protect Us".  Available as two sizes in yellow: slightly over 5/8" and approximately 15/16" in length; a single white version is available, measuring 1-1/16".  See this design also in our hollow version #8144 and in our sterling silver #8137.  Add optional engraving to this order.

St. Michael is viewed in some traditions as the patron saint of policemen, mariners and those who are in battle.  He is also known as the Commander of the Heavenly hosts: "O foremost of the heavenly hosts, we who are unworthy beseech you, by your petitions encompass us with the shadow of your immaterial glory.  Preserve us who kneel and cry ceaselessly, 'Deliver us from oppression, since you are the Prince of the ranks of the heavenly hosts!' " (Orthodox hymn to St. Michael).