This medal honors St. Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes and soldiers. St. Sebastian is often pictured tied to a post and shot with arrows although he died at a later time from a beating. This medal of St. Sebastian is made of oxidized metal and measures 1 inch high with a loop for attaching to a necklace, bracelet, keychain or anywhere else. The St. Sebastian medal would also be appropriate to attach to a sports equipment bag. If you are sending a card to a soldier, include the St. Sebastian medal as a sign of your prayers for his safekeeping. The St. Sebastian medal can be easily carried in a pocket, purse or wallet so makes it easy to keep the reminder of St. Sebastian with you. St. Patrick's Guild has many saints available represented on these oxidized medals so it would be easy to give the medals to a Confirmation class.