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Silver Medal: Foundation of Loge Anglaise, No. 204. Bordeaux. 1732

Date:- 1732 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication

Country of Origin:- France -

Description

Marvin mentions this in bronze, but Mr. Poillon has it in silver (The Lodge Anglaise was founded April 27, 1732). It is similar to Marvin’s 72. There is a small flaw in the reverse over the “e,” and near the accent in “Charité,” It is not noted by Merzdorf.

Obverse,—-A shield, bearing gules, a chevron azure, between the castles argent; on the chevron a pair of compasses extended; over the shield a ribbon, plain, without motto, and above it, as if for a crest, a five-pointed radiant star, bearing the letter G. Below the shield a rule and crayon holder crossed, and tied by a ribbon, from which acacia sprigs rise on each side. Near the rule, in very small letters, “Stern. F.” Legend above, “L [ ] Anglaise No. 204,” and below, filling out the circle, “Fondee en1732 0.’. De Bordeaux” (English Lodge No. 204 founded in 1732, Orient of Bordeaux).

Reverse.—A level surrounded by a triangular glory of rays. Legend, between the points, “Charite, Union, Sagesse” (Charity, Union, Wisdom).

Properties

28 mm. Silver