Saint Christopher

Saint Christopher is a gold-plated christening medal depicting the patron of travellers crossing a river, the Infant Jesus on his shoulder and a staff in his hand.

A giant who carries the Child

Christopher is seen in three-quarter view, kneeling in the water, a simple tunic knotted at the waist, the staff planted before him; on his shoulder, the Infant Jesus, haloed, one hand resting on his head; behind them, the banks and the mountains. Legend tells that this colossus carried travellers across a river, and that one child grew so heavy with each step that he understood he was carrying Christ, who carries the weight of the world. Patron of travellers, Saint Christopher is worn at the neck before a departure. Exclusive Manufacture Mayaud model, registered with the INPI.

Mayaud gold plate

This medal is made in Mayaud gold plate: a French-made solid gilded brass base, struck under the same engraved die as the gold version, covered with a 3-micron layer of 18-karat (750/1000) gold. Made in our Paris workshop.

Diameter, engraving and variations

Offered in 18 mm, the classic size. The smooth reverse takes an engraving, first name and date, carried out in the workshop with the engraving package. Saint Christopher is also available in solid yellow gold, in gold and mother-of-pearl, in solid silver and in silver and mother-of-pearl; see also our second Saint Christopher, seen from the front.