1890/23
Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal. “Nelsonic Crimson Oakes.”
Date:- 1808 Classification:- Non Masonic; Miscellaneous
Description
"This piece, although bearing many Masonic emblems, is doubtful as to its belonging to the Craft, and it is rather singular that no evidence is forthcoming on the point, or as to the meaning of “Nelsonic Crimson Oakes.” Bro. Hughan believes it was struck for a “ Benefit Society” of that name, and dubs it as wholly unmasonic.
Obverse.—Bust of Nelson in uniform to left, on his breast the Star of the Order of the Bath, and a broad ribbon, on the arm B. P. Legend, “Gallant Nelson, Died Oct. 21, off Cape Trafalgar.”
REVERSE.—- The Compasses extended, between the points a radiant sun, on the right a foul anchor on three steps, above which to the left a cluster of seven stars; on the left a cross on a platform of three steps, above which to the right a crescent moon; at the top the radiant All.seeing Eye; at the bottom Noah’s Ark on the water, over which a rainbow. Legend, “Nalsonic Crimson Oakes.” At the bottom, “Commenced Jany. 19, 1808.”"
