1890/173

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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry

Silver Medal: Grand Orient of France. Paris

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Classification:- Order/Governing Body; Members

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

This differs in several slight particulars from similar medals described by Marvin under Nos. 161, 162, 169, 170, and 601. It most resembles 169 or 601, save that the eagle’s head is turned to the left, and its wings are drooping.

Obverse,—Between two crossed branches of myrtle, the fasces (without the axe), on which is an eagle, his head turning to the right, his wings expanded. Legend, “Jummcti Robonaimtur” (United they are stronger). Below, “ G..0..F..” (Grand Orient of France).

Reverse..—A circle formed by a snake devouring its tail, withini which is the radiant sun upon a triangle’ Legend, “ Omnibus unus” (One in alt) - The edge is milled.

Properties

29 mm. Silver

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