This St. Benedict Medallion is Solid Sterling Silver. On the front St. Benedict holds in his right hand a cross to which he was incredibly devoted to and in his left his rule for monasteries. On the cross at the back are the letters C S S M L - N D S M D, initials of the words ""Crux sacra sit mihi lux! Nunquam draco sit mihi dux!"" (May the holy cross be my light! May the dragon never be my overlord!), plus the word Pax (meaning Peace). Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters V R S N S M V - S M Q L I V B, refer to Vade retro satana meaning ""Vade retro Satana! Nunquam suade mihi vana! Sunt mala quae libas. Ipse venena bibas!"" (Be gone Satan! Never tempt me with your vanities! What you offer me is evil. Drink the poison yourself!). Comes with a free 24 inches stainless steel cable chain as a starter, you may keep the chain if you decide you dont like the pendant for any reason.