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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Gilt Medal: Lodge Friedrich zur Vaterlandsliebe. Coblenz 1817
Date:- 1817 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- Germany -
Description
A very curious and rare medal, unknown to Marvin. It looks as though a ring had been attached originally.
Obverse.—Within a triangle, round which runs a chain, are two figures, reclining at its base (? Adam and Eve), having their hands resting on a mat or scroll, each with a staff at side, and corn growing in the background, above is time All-seeing Eye, from which, rays dart down on figures. At each side of triangle, in German text, “ Dereinte Kraefte Wirten” (Work with, united force or Union to Strength). Legend, outside a border, “ • C Friedricim Zar Vuterlammdshicbc $ Or.. V.’, Coblenz, 5817.” (Lodge Frederick of the Patriotism 1).
Reverse.—Plain.
Properties
44mm. Gilt
