Saint Francis of Assisi silvered bronze medal made by Kissing, Â Canada maker
STUS FRANCISCUS SERAPHICUS silvered bronze art medal
The reverse refers to Psalm 41, showing St. Francis on his deathbed: Blessed is he who has regard for the weak; the LORD delivers him in times of trouble. The LORD will protect him and preserve his life; he will bless him in the land and not surrender him to the desire of his foes. The LORD will sustain him on his sickbed and restore him from his bed of illness.
59.3mm
Smaller versions of this design were also made in silver – these are marked STERLING on the edge
This was first made in 1926 on the 700th anniversary of St Francis’s death in 1226
