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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: Foundation of Lodge Jonathan of the Crowned Pillar. Brunswick 1744
Date:- 1744 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- Germany -
Description
Marvin thinks the date (1744) alludes to the foundation of the lodge, and Merzdorf places it under that year. Both agree as to its rarity.
Obverse.—Three hands issuing from the clouds grasping each other. From that on the left a plumb is suspended by a ribbon; from that in the centre a square, and from that on the right a level. Below these is a cubic stone, upon which lies a scroll with, aC., of two C’s. interlaced. Legend on a ribbon, “His splendor Facultas Concordia” (By these beauty, skill, and harmony).
Reverse.—A pillar resting upon seven steps, having on its base the letter I, on its capital a crown, and surrounded by rays,an equilateral triangle, the base of which rests on the platform. On the apex of the triangle is a hat. In exergue, “Brvasvigae D. 12 Febr. 5744,” in two lines.
Engraved in B., 1777. Plate 6.
Properties
28 mm. Silver
