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Bronze Medal: Harmony, Honour and Humanity Havre 1813

Date:- 1813 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Anniversary

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

This was struck by the Lodge Les Trois H, or the Three H’s, founded June 10, 1793, having a Chapter of Rose Croix and Areopagus attached. The name of the Lodge is taken from its motto, “Harmonia, Honor, Humanitas.” There are several varieties struck from dies having only slight differences.

Obverse.—An altar, on which lies an open book, between two pillars. Above is the radiant triangle, below and to the right of which is the sun, and on the left the moon. The right pillar is inscribed with B., and the left with J. On the base of the right pillar is a level, with F. Below, and on the base of the left the square and compasses, with Des, below. In exergue, :.. Des. H.H.H.O.. Du Havre 5813,” in three lines.

Reverse.—In a wreath of oak and laurel “Harmonia, Honor, Humanitas Regunt” (Harmony,Honor, and Humanity rule), in four lines. There is a small dot in the centre, under n in Honor.

Properties

29mm. Bronze