Exquisite design: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. The back of the medal ,In the center of the medal, there is a CROSS. The vertical letters on the cross CSSML-NDSMD. The letters on the angles of the cross is CSPB. Surrounding the back of the medal are the letters VRSNSMV - SMQLIVB. plus the word Pax. A charm for strength in time of temptation and a prayer for peace among ourselves.