Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch

Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch

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Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Gilt medal of St. Hubert and St. Roch, ring and loop for suspension, French, c. 1830-1900

St Hubert (c. 656-c. 728) was a Christian bishop and was usually called upon through prayer to cure and protect against rabies.

The reverse shows St Roch (1295-1327), a Christian saint. Roch was a Christian pilgrim who was believed to cure those with, and protect against, plague. Once plague was no longer a threat in Europe, St Roch’s protection was transferred to other diseases, such as cholera. Amulets have been worn for thousands of years to protect the wearer from illness, ill fortune and bad luck.

Details

Category:
Wellcome Medals
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A677951
Materials:
gilt
type:
personal medals