Front Side: St. Maximilian KolbeThe front side of the medal displays an image of St. Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz during World War II. He is shown with his distinctive round glasses and Franciscan habit.The inscription reads "ST. MAX M. KOLBE."Back Side: Pope John Paul IIThe back side of the medal features an image of Pope John Paul II, who was the Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005. He is depicted wearing his papal vestments.The inscription reads "JOANNES PAULUS II ? PONT. MAX," which translates to "John Paul II, Supreme Pontiff."This medal is likely a commemorative or devotional item honoring these two significant figures in the Catholic faith.