Enamel Jubilee Medal of Saint Benedict

This is a circular religious devotional medal, specifically the 'Jubilee Medal of Saint Benedict,' crafted in a gold-toned metal with a distinctive blue enamel border. The obverse features a high-relief central figure of St. Benedict holding a cross in his right hand and the Holy Rule in his left. To his right is a cup with a serpent, and to his left is a raven with bread. The surrounding light blue enamel ring contains the Latin inscription 'EIUS IN OBITU NOSTRO PRAESENTIA MUNIAMUR,' which translates to 'May we be strengthened by his presence in the hour of our death.' The medal is small, likely between 20mm and 25mm in diameter, suitable for a pendant or a rosary attachment. It includes a simple metal jump ring at the top for suspension. The condition shows significant wear, with noticeable rubbing and loss of detail on the central figure's face and robes, suggesting vintage age, likely mid-20th century. There is some minor oxidation or tarnish on the gold-toned surfaces, and the light blue enamel remains largely intact, though it shows surface micro-scratching. The craftsmanship is standard for devotional jewelry of this era, likely mass-produced but with high-quality strike details originally.