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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]IHS INITIALS ON A SHIELD CENTER: What does it mean? The Christogram IHS is a monogram symbolizing Jesus Christ. From Greek it is an abbreviation of the name ?????? (Jesus). In Eastern Orthodox Church the Christogram is composed with letters X, P, I and X arranged into the cross. They are the first letters of one from two words in Greek language: Christ and Jesus Christ.

In the Western culture there exist the compositions: “IHS” and also “IHC” being the first letters (iota-eta-sigma) of the name Jesus in Greek alphabet: ?????? (?????? or IHSOYS with lunated sigma).

ABOUT OUR MEDALS: All medals on our website are hand cast from antiques and vintage pieces in sterling silver and solid bronze then antiqued to restore original patina.

PRICING SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE: (pricing determined by gram wt of metals at time of casting)

BRONZE = $4  (shown left)
STERLING = $10  (shown right)

(actual size:  .6250 in. H x .5625 in. W, including bails)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]