1890/16
Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Gold Medal: The Royal Medal
Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Members
Country of Origin:- England - Province/Region/District:- London
Order:- Craft (& Freemasonry General)
Description
This medal appears to be the one described by Marvin, No. 456, but it is not attached to the Prince’s coronet, which differs from the Imperial crown in having a single instead of a double circle, and the cap of crimson instead of purple velvet. The latter addition to the medal was granted as a privilege by the present Prince. It is known as the “Royal Medal.”
Obverse.—A diadem of gold, sustaining the Prince of Wales’ feathers in silver, irradiated with gold, and surrounded by a garter of blue enamel, and the motto, “Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense,” in gold letters.
Reverse.—Engraved “Ich Dien,” otherwise plain.
It is of gold (the feathers being of silver) and enamel. It is the badge of the Prince of Wales’ Lodge, No. 259, London, the membership of which is very limited.
Hughan gives not only an engraving of this medal, but also a brief yet very interesting account of the lodge and some privileges attached to the jewel.
