Blessed Herman the Cripple 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 Hermann of Reichenau was born with a cleft palate and cerebral palsy, or possibly lateral sclerosis, meaning he had difficulty moving and speaking. As a Benedictine monk, he learned and wrote several works of theology, arithmetic, and even music. Although he became blind later in life, he