The Christian Mint, LLC St. Francis of Assisi Pet Medal with Capsule of Assisi Soil 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. Made by artisans in Loreto, Italy. No two medals are exactly alike. One-inch diameter, for medium- to large-sized dogs, made of silver alloy.