saphir medaille d’or mirror gloss - natural wax polish for leather shoes & boots saphir medaille d'or <b>saphir</b> was awarded the medaille d’or (gold medal) in paris in 1925 for the quality of its leather care products, offers a complete and unmatched range. this is the result of a constant and tight collaboration with great brands in leather goods and footwear. our materials are chosen for their efficiency, we use natural products: essence of turpentine, beeswax, carnauba wax, lanolin, mink oil, neatsfoot, and other materials. it is possible to maintain the original patina of your leathers, while keeping the vagaries of time and taking advantage of the many years of expert craftsmanship.