This lovely, sterling silver confirmation medal bears the inscription "IHS" and features a chalice, flanked on each side with a cherub, adorning the
matte-finished center "IHS" is an abbreviation, the first three letters of the Greek name of Jesus. In some traditions, it stands for
Iesus Hominum Salvator, or "Jesus, Savior of Men". Extra detail is added with beams of light that emanate from the "IHS" inscription, and with clouds beneath the chalice and cherubim. Available in two sizes, this medal includes a silver chain and is packaged in a lovely, blue velvet gift box. This silver confirmation medal can be worn as either a charm or a pendant. To view this medal in 14K gold, see our
Confirmation Medals in Yellow Gold #8092.
A sacrament of the Western church, confirmation marks the point in which the grace of the Holy Spirit is bestowed through the laying on of hands, and in some traditions with anointing, upon one who has been baptized.
| Confirmation Medals in Sterling Silver with Chain |
| Diameter, excluding bail approx. |
Silver
weight |
Chain Length |
| 18.5mm 3/4" |
1.28g |
18" |
| 21.75mm 7/8" |
2.35g |
24" |