St Hubert Large Medal – Patron of Hunters and Dogs – Sterling Silver Antique Replica

Description Size: 1 x 1 1/4 inch Material: Sterling silver This unique St Hubert medal would make a great gift anyone who loves hunting One side shows a boar’s head along with a gun, sword, and game pouch surrounded by a hunting horn. The other side shows a dramatic portrayal of the moment of St Hubert’s conversion. St Hubert was a wealthy courtier who was devoted to hunting. Once when he was hunting on Good Friday morning, he saw the vision of a crucifix between the antlers of a stag and heard a voice saying ??Hubert, unless you turn to the Lord, and lead a holy life, you shall quickly go down to hell. The experience converted Hubert to live a more Godly life. He left court and began to study for the priesthood. After he was ordained, he became bishop of Masstricht, Belgium and was known for his excellent preaching and generosity to the poor. He died in 727 in the Netherlands. It was cast in sterling silver from an antique medal in the Rosa Mystica Collection so it shows all the beauty and history of the original piece. It comes with a matching holy card in an organza gift bag, ready for gift-giving, and was made in the USA. St Hubert is the patron of: Hunters Dogs Opticians Against dog bites Forest workers Mathematicians Against rabies