In late Medieval Christianity, Michael, together with Saint George, became the patron saint of chivalry.  Michael is also considered in many Christian circles as the patron saint of the warrior.  Police officers and soldiers, particularly paratroopers and fighter pilots regard him as their patron.

Catholics believe that Michael the Archangel was the leader of the army of God during the Lucifer uprising.  Michael defended the gates of heaven and struck Lucifer down. He is represented as the dragon. This statue was cast using reconstituted stone (crushed stones and plastifiers). It is most likely from the late 1800's.

Condition: Minor breakage and restoration to one wing of dragon;  both arms missing; restoration to back where the statue was attached to a wall or fountain.