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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: King Gustav III. 1784
Date:- 1784 - Classification:- Person; Commemorative
Country of Origin:- Sweden -
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
This was unknown to Marvin. It was struck in commemoration of the return of Gustavus III., from travels to Italy and France, 2nd August, 1784. He entered Grand Lodge in 1775, became Vicarius Salomonis in 1777, and resigned the office in favour of his brother, the Duke of Sudermania, in 1780.
OBVERSE.—Bust to right. Inscription, “Gustavus III., D.G. Rex., Sveeiae.” Below, in small, letters, “C. G. Fehrman.” REVERSE.—Draped female figure turned to left, her arm uplifted to right. In her right hand she holds a plate (?) over an altar, on whichare flames, and a garland of roses is suspended from the corners. On the face of the altar, VS/LM To the right of the figure is a lion couchant, between its paws a globe, having three crowns, two over one. Below, on the edge of platform, “C. Fehrman.” Legend above, “Pro Reditu Principis” (For the return of the Chief). In exergue, “A. MDCCLXXXIV. ii”
- These letters signify "Vota Solvit, lubens Merita.”
Properties
56 mm. Silver
