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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: Centenary of the Initiation of Prince Frederick. Berlin 1838
Date:- 1838 - Classification:- Centenary; Lodge/Chapter Etc.
Country of Origin:- Germany - Province/Region/District:- Schleswig-Holstein und Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
Struck by the Grand Lodge of the Three Globes, Berlin in honour of the centenial of the initiation of Frederick the Great. It is scarce
Obverse.—Bust of Frederick to the left, surrounded by rays. Legend, “Friedrich Kronpring von Prussen” above, and “AM. XIV. Aug. M.D.CCXXXVIII” below. (Frederick, Crown Prince of Prussia, Aug. 14, 1738.) On the edge of the bust, below, “Brandt F.,” in very small incused letters. Reverse.—A monumental altar, on three steps; on its left a small flame- is burning; at its two lower corners are eagles with expanded wings, from which a heavy wreath hangs across the lower step. On the front, in the centre, aretwo clasped hands, surrounded by a wreath of ivy, under which, are the gavel, square, and compasses. Legend, “Saecular Feier.” In exergue, AM. XIV. Aug. I M.D.CCCXXXVIIT I Berlin,” in three lines. (Centennial Celebration on Aug. 14, 1838.)
