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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
1878. Australia. Jubilee of the Lodge of Australia, No. 390 (E.C.)
Date:- 1878 - Classification:- Jubilee; Order/Governing Body
Description
A pierced circle, over which is placed a five-pointed star with circular heart and flames in the angles.
OBVERSE: Within the central circle, against a background of the sun shining in splendour, a shield bearing a plain cross, supported by an ostrich and a kangaroo; an eye among clouds above. Along the edge of the circle are the Lodge numbers 820, 548 and at the base 390. The outer circle is in the form of a garter with buckle at base, and bears the inscription LODGE OF AUSTRALIA JUBILEE 1878
REVERSE: Plain.
Surmounting the whole is a coronet from which rise the Prince of Wales’ feathers, with loop for suspension. Ribbon, 35 mm., pale blue, with hanger ornamented with key-pattern, and a bar in the form of a scroll inscribed 390 E.C.
Properties
40 x 57 mm. Gilt.
