The medal is worn around the neck on a red cord which reminds us that St Stephen was martyred because he believed in Christ.

In the centre the letters XP are the first two letters of the name 'Christ' in Greek. 

At the top is the crown of victory symbolising the reward given by God to everyone who overcomes evil, especially those who die for him. 

When he was alive, St Stephen would have answered to the name Kelil, which means ‘crown’ in Aramaic, the language spoken by the Apostles and those they first preached to.

At the bottom are the palm branches, traditional signs of martyrs who died for Christ.

Around the edge are the Latin words of the Guild motto: 

CUI SERVIRE REGNARE EST.

TO SERVE CHRIST IS TO REIGN.

Attached to some medals are laurel leaves, which commemorate the centenary of the Archconfraternity 1905-2005. These are no longer available.