Identification [solved]

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Coins33
Joined: 12 Aug 2014
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Posted: 24 Jun 2015, 15:30 #
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Hello,

I have included an image of what I believe is some sort of token.  If anyone has any additional information about it, I would greatly appreciate it.



Diameter: (23-25mm)
Essor Prof Catalogue referee
Joined: 13 Apr 2015
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Posted: 24 Jun 2015, 16:29 #
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It seems to be Saint Christopher's Surf Medal:

http://www.st-christopher-medal.com/st-christopher-sports-medal.htm
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200790214/saint-christopher-protect-us-cufflinks

Or if it's silver and part of a pin:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sterling-Silver-Saint-Christopher-Pin-/331221410685?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1e55a37d
Coins33
Joined: 12 Aug 2014
Posts: 62
Posted: 24 Jun 2015, 16:34 #
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Quote: Essor ProfIt seems to be Saint Christopher's Surf Medal:

http://www.st-christopher-medal.com/st-christopher-sports-medal.htm
https://www.etsy.com/listing/200790214/saint-christopher-protect-us-cufflinks

Or if it's silver and part of a pin:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sterling-Silver-Saint-Christopher-Pin-/331221410685?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d1e55a37d
Thank you very much for the help :)
zegeri Catalogue referee
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Posted: 25 Jun 2015, 17:13 #
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Saint Christopher medals are also used by car drivers as talisman. A safety equipment.

http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/2014/10/01/hmn_feature19.html
Referee for Spain, Iberia (ancient), Suebi Kingdom and Visigothic Kingdom
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