Nice St. Sebastian medal necklace; new. New medal on a new leather cord or silver-tone chain necklace.

The 3/4" medal, is typical base metal. St. Sebastian's image is on one side, and PRAY FOR US is on the other, also marked ITALY. The image of St. Sebastian tied to a tree with arrows in his body is very detailed. No wear or scratches on the medal; edges are smooth with no dents. The medal will come on the cord or the chain that you specify:

(see picture with regular size piece of uncooked spaghetti for comparison for 2mm or 3mm)

>> Brown 3mm genuine leather, 20-inch, 2-inch extension chain; metal parts are silver-plated.

>> Black 2mm genuine leather, 19-inch, 1 1/2-inch extension chain; metal parts are silver-plated.

>>Silver-tone curb link chain, 18-inch

>>Silver-tone curb link chain, 20-inch

St. Sebastian is the patron saint of athletes, soldiers, and those who desire a saintly death.

Also, St. Sebastian was commonly invoked as a protector against the plague. According to historical records, he defended the city of Rome against the plague in 680. His association with the plague could be because he survived being shot full of arrows and in pagan belief, pestilence was delivered by arrows shot by the gods above. That symbolism is even captured in artwork as late as the Renaissance, where artists painted plague victims with black arrows in their body.

In artwork, St. Sebastian is depicted with arrows shot into his body, often tied to a post or a tree.

A great gift for yourself or for someone you know. No offers taken--sorry! Thanks for looking!