St. Maria Bertilla Boscardin Custom MedalAvailable in Sterling Silver, 14kt Yellow Gold, and 14kt Gold Filled. Three sizes to choose from: Large: 1 x 3 4 inch Standard: 3 4 x 1 2 inch Charm: 1 2 x 1 4 inch Maria's father was a violent drunk and her education was minimal, leaving her vulnerable to insults, but she joined the Teachers of St. Dorothy, Daughters of the Sacred Heart. After working as a kitchen maid, she was trained as a nurse and worked in the children's ward at a hospital in