Walking stick badges in vintage canes from Mount Athos. This particular hiking medallion depicts in relief the Virgin Mary protector of Mount Athos and bears the words ΑΓΙΟΝ ΟΡΟC in Greek. Available in vintage style gold color and red enamel.
Dimensions: 3.5 x 4.5 cm.
What are the hiking medallions and what do they symbolize?
The hiking medallions were one of the most popular souvenirs in the 1920s -1950s at outdoor tourist attractions, and since then they have become a steadfast symbol of explorers, adventurers and trail life. Still today the hiking merit badges are appreciated trophies for hikers, climbers or mountaineers, who wish to keep alive in memory the exploration of unique places. One of such, is the Garden of Virgin Mary, the Holy Mount Athos, where nature is still untouched, unspoiled and thriving between dense forests, areas of arable land and the Agean sea. Visitors usually collect the cane badges medallions after reaching the summit of Mount Athos or walking the routes among the twenty holy monasteries.
How do we attach hiking badges to wooden poles?
The hiking stick medallions can be combined with the handmade wooden sticks we have in our collection, made exclusively by the monks of Mount Athos. Every medallion comes with two nails in the proper size to fit the holes. To place the hiking badges on the walking stick, simply nail them with the two nails included in the package.
