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Religious Military Medals
for Faith and Protection
A religious military medal is a gift that is appreciated
each and every day. It is a reminder to all military
personnel of God's protection through the intercession
of the patron saints of the military. The religious
military medal gives soldiers the courage to carry on
whatever mission they are assigned, carrying their patron
saint close to their hearts.
A Religious Military Medal for Each
Branch of the Service
* U.S. Marines
Corps
* U.S. Army
* U.S. Coast
Guard
* U.S. Air
Force
* U.S. Navy
* U.S. National
Guard
* U.S. Paratroopers
The insignia for each branch of the military is detailed
on the back of religious military medals with the choice
of patron saints on the front. Patron saints for the
military include:
* St. Christopher - the patron saint of travelers and
protector of those away from home; carried the weight
of the world on his shoulders
* St. George - a venerated saint and Roman soldier;
legendary slayer of a dragon; symbol of good prevailing
over evil; called upon by Christians to come to their
aid during battles; the patron saint of warriors
* St. Joan of Arc - leader of many victories in the
Hundred Years War; the patron saint of soldiers
* St. Michael - one of the most important angels; fought
the battle in Heaven against God's enemies; his name
represents the war-cry for good versus evil; patron
saint of military services
* Guardian Angel - all people have guardian angels as
protectors wherever they go and whatever they do
Every Catholic in the military should wear or carry
a religious military medal. Wearing a religious military
medal is a reminder of the protection and love of Jesus
Christ. It offers encouragement and motivation to persevere
during difficult and lonely times, knowing that the
love of God is always near. The religious military medals
are constant reminders of the love that all Christians
share with family, friends, and with Christ Almighty.
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