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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Gilt Centenary Medal: Lodge of Unity No.71 Lowestoft 1847
Date:- 1847 - Classification:- Centenary; Lodge/Chapter Etc.
Country of Origin:- England - Province/Region/District:- Suffolk
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
Special Centenary Jewel of the “Lodge of Unity,” No. 71, Lowestoft, silver and gilt. This medal was probably struck in 1847, at the lodge centenary, but without consent of Grand Master, as it is only recently that its ordinary Centenary Warrant was granted.
Several medals were struck in celebration of the centenary celebrations by lodges, without apparently obtaining the sanction of the M.W. Grand Master. The wearing of these was evidently confined to the festival, and as they are not legal Masonic decorations impressions are now valuable. A list of those recognised will be found in the Calendars, published by the Grand Lodge of England, for 1881-91.—W.J H.
Obverse.—Figure of Mercy, holding in front a shield, hearing a crown and a passion flower; the head of the figure, and the halo surrounding which, intercepts the circle having the legend, “Soffoche Villa, Lowistoft,” the outer circle being ornamented in a design of five curves.
Reverse.—Outer circle same as obverse, within which is an inscription, “Lodge of Unity, 1747.” In the centre are figures “71.” Between the square and compasses a swivel, with ring at top, to which is attached a bar and blue ribbon.
