St. Francis of Assisi Enameled Pet Medal with Capsule of Assisi Soil (1-Inch Diameter) Back side of medal holds a capsule of soil from the grounds of the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. St. Francis is buried in a crypt built under the Basilica. Epoxy coating applied to back side of medal to protect capsule. Relief image on front side of St. Francis giving his blessing to a dog. Brown enamel background. Made by artisans in Loreto, Italy. No two are medals exactly alike; shade may vary slightly. One-inch diameter, for medium- to large-sized dogs, made of silver alloy.