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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: St. George’s Lodge in Hamburg 1743
Date:- 1743 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- Germany - Province/Region/District:- Niedersachsen und Sachsen-Anhalt
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
Struck in honour of the dedication of St. George’s Lodge in Hamburg, Sep. 24,’ 1743. The early members worked a Lodge here from about 1740, though without a regular Charter or Warrant. Application being made to the Prov. Grand Master of Nether, Saxony, Bro. Luttman, a patent was granted with Bro. Molinsie as first W.M. The dies were by Halingk. OBVERSE.—-A perfect ashlar, resting upon a platform ; above, suspended from a bow of ribbon, a pair of compasses extended. Legend, “ Hine forma viresque” (Hence come beauty and strength). in exergue, “D 24, Septemb., 5743.” REVERSE.—Upon the sun a circle containing a large G, within the curve of the G, St., referring to the Masonic letter G, and the name of the Lodge. Edges milled. Engraved in M., Plate :31; in Z., Plate 1, Book 3; in B., 1777, Plate 4; and in A,. Q. R., 1859, Page 46
