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.
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This St. Francis of Assisi pet medal is unique in that it contains a capsule of soil collected from the grounds of the Papal Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy. St Francis is entombed in a crypt built below the Basilica.