Commemorative medal depicting St George. Obverse: St George and the Dragon. Legend: 'S . GEORGIVS . EQVITVM . PATRONVS .' (St George, Patron of the knights). Reverse: Christ asleep in the storm, one of the disciples trying to wake him. Legend: 'SECVRIT : IN . TEMPESTATE.' (safety in the storm). This medal was used as an amulet to protect against perils at sea. The design was based on that of gold ducat coins struck at Kremnitz, Hungary between 1600-1800.