Christian (Saint George) Religious Medal With Arabic Text

This is a vintage religious medal. It’s a Christian piece with Arabic text, which makes it especially interesting and collectible. What the medal depicts Front (image side) Saint George (Mar Girgis / St. George) on horseback He is shown slaying the dragon, a very common and revered image in: Eastern Christianity Coptic Orthodox Church Middle Eastern Christian traditions This imagery is strongly associated with protection, courage, and victory over evil. Back (Arabic text – translation)The Arabic inscription reads (line by line): هيئة قارية Regional Authority للفكر والتقدم For Thought and Progress كنيسة الشهيد العظيم مار جرجس Church of the Great Martyr Mar Girgis (Saint George) حمامات القبة Hammamat al-Qubba (a district in Cairo, Egypt) لجنة الكنيسة Church CommitteeMeaning This medal was almost certainly: Issued by St. George’s Church (Mar Girgis) Located in Hammamat al-Qubba, Cairo, Egypt Possibly made for: A church event A commemorative occasion A blessing token for parishioners Age & origin Origin: Egypt Faith tradition: Coptic Orthodox Christian Estimated era: 1960s–1980s Material: Gold-tone metal (likely brass or plated alloy, not solid gold) The mixed gold-tone center with silver-tone rim is very typical of mid-late 20th century church medals from Egypt. SizeFrom your ruler photo: Approx. 3.5–4 cm diameter Pendant loop intact (meant to be worn or hung)