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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: L’Aigle Française. Paris 1806
Date:- 1806 - Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- France -
Description
The Lodge this was struck for was founded Dec. 2, 1806. Edge milled. Engraved in’ T. N. N., Plate 17, Fig. 6.
Obverse,—Between crossed branches of olive and laurel, a shield, azure, bearing the crowned eagle of France; on the right, near his head, are the compasses, and on the left the square. Legend, ‘[ ] .‘. De L’Aigle Francaise” (Lodge of the French Eagle). In exergue, in two lines, “Or:. De Paris, 5806.” On the left, in small script letters, “Laurence.”
Reverse.—In a circle, formed by a snake devouring its tail, a cluster of rays surrounding the letter “G ;“ upon the rays are the square and compasses. Legend above, “Elle Unit Les Hommes” (It unites mankind.) Below, completing the circle, are branches of myrtle and laurel crossed,
Properties
31 mm. Silver.
