Sterling Saint Roch Medal Patron Saint of Dogs, Invalids, Falsely Accused People and Bachelors

This highly detailed sterling silver (it was acid tested) religious medal, depicts Saint Roch 1295-1327, his dog and staff.

Quite a story he has - (from Wiki)

Roch (lived c. 1348 – 15/16 August 1376/79 (traditionally c. 1295 – 16 August 132]), also called Rock in English, is a Catholic saint, a confessor whose death is commemorated on 16 August and 9 September in Italy; he is especially invoked against the plague. 

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