Venerable Matt Talbot: Patron of Alcoholics, Those in Recovery, AA Members

A handmade medal of Matt Talbot, a poor Irishman who, for his determination to overcome his addiction and his saintliness, became a patron of alcoholics and those in recovery. (His repute in Ireland is wide enough that a bridge in Dublin was named for him.) I design, carve, and cast the medals myself (for some of the process, see the last 2 photos). The medals are made of lead-free pewter and have designs on both sides. The pendant comes with a jump ring (see photo 1), so it can easily be attached to any chain you have. This listing is for the pendant alone, but it does come with a split ring so it can also be used on a key chain (see photo of packaging). Each medal comes in a felt jewelry pouch with a history card that states:"Matt Talbot (1856–1925) was born into a poor, hard-drinking family in Dublin. He found work with a wine merchant, and by 13 was an alcoholic, continuing that life for 16 years until, in 1884, he hit bottom and stopped drinking. He was sober for the next 40 years