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St. Michael

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I realize this lends itself more towards jewelry than relic, but I need help since I've reached a dead end in researching it.
Encircling the cross reads: <span style="background-color:#ffff00;">:S:MICHAELI ARCHANG * SIGNUM ONFRATERNITAT </span>
My uneducated Latin translation is: St. Michael the Archangel, Sign(symbol, or token) of Fraternity (brotherhood). At 6&12 o'clock on the cross is "F", and at 3&9 o'clock a "P". The closest cross type I can match is the "Maltese", not sure though. The other side shows St. Michael with foot holding down the dragon, staff on dragons head, letter "B" in field at 7 o'clock encircled by dragon's tale. The letter "P" appears again in the flowing coattail(?) at 3 o'clock. Pendant is pewter or silver. Was found at 1820-1850s site.
This is full of so much symbolism, it would be nice to learn the full meaning. None of the current St. Michael medals have as much detail. Thanks
 
Saw some "very close" to this on the boob tube a month or so ago. If my memory serves me right it was crafted in the late 1600's. The history program was concerning the thousands of monks and religious leaders who's bones were buried in catacombs. Some high ranking, wore the St. Michaels medal of which were all hand crafted. I remember the dragon, sword, and shield really peaked my interest because I'd never seen anything like it before.... and thought to myself ... man I'd like to dig one of those somewhere <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
I'll keep watching, maybe you'll get some concrete info on it. Very Nice Find, Congrats
H.H.
Mike
 
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