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Bronze Medal: Initiation of George V, King of Hanover. Hanover 1857

Date:- 1857 - Classification:- Person; Initiation/Installation

Country of Origin:- Germany -

Description

The word Bauhutte was used anciently to denote the temporary lodgings erected by operative Masons near Cathedrals and other public buildings, meaning literally a builder’s hut; hence it came to be used as the Masonic term for Lodge. King George was initiated in the Lodge of the Black Bear, at Hanover, (Rebold’s History of Freemasonry). This medal was in the “Pythagoras “ collection.

Obverse.—Bust to left, under which, in, small letters, “ Brehmer. F”.” Legend, “ Georg. V V G U. Koenig V. Hanover” (George V., by the Grace of God [Von Gottes Gunst] King of Hanover).

Reverse.—Three female figures, seated; the central one holds an ashlar, on which are the square and compasses, her right hand is pointing upwards; that on the left rests on her left hand upon a fluted column, the top of which is broken; and the one on the right holds a wreath in her left hand. Legend, “Siehe Der PallustIst Zur Bauhutte Worden U Die Banhutte Zum Pallust” (Behold, the Palace has become a Lodge and the Lodge a Palace). In exergue, in four lines, “Zur Erinnerung An Den Eintritt I S. M. Des Konigs Georg V I in Den Freimaurerbund I 14 Jan. 1857” (ln commemoration of the Initiation of His Majesty George V. into the Masonic Order, Jan. 14, 1857)

Properties

59 mm. Bronze.