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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Bronze Medal: Lodge and Chapter of Isis. Paris 1808
Date:- 1808 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- France -
Description
The Lodge this refers to was constituted July 11, 1808, but Marvin says the medal was not struck until some years later. -
Obverse.—A circle inscribed in an equilateral triangle, which forms a level, the plumb line bisecting the circle. Legend, “L:.Et Chap:.D’Isis Or.’.De Paris Consti.-. Eu. 1808*”
Reverse—Isis facing, sitting upon a throne, on each side of which is a sphinx, seated and facing observer. Her right hand is placed on her left breast; with her left she scatters fruits and flowers. Legend, “Concendia Liberalitate Amicitia Fulget” (It shines with friendship, union, and liberality). In exergue, “Merlin F.”
Properties
27 mm. Bronze
