Michael is the patron of policemen, sailors and those in peril at sea, paratroopers and all of those in battle, those tempted, the sick and dying, and cemeteries. St. Michael's feast day is September 29th. This 1 inch tall sterling medal in the shape of a police officer's badge is designed especially for law enforcement. The front of the medal depicts the image of St. Michael and has 'St. Michael' engraved on it while the back of the medal is blank allowing for personalized engraving which is available here. The chain is a 24 inch, stainless steel, endless chain that can slip right over the head. The St. Michael medal comes packaged in a velvet textured hinged gift box.