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Silver Medal: Prince Wilhelm-—60 Years Grand Master. 1876

Date:- 1876 - Classification:- Jubilee; Person

Country of Origin:- Netherlands -

Description

This noble medal is also noted by Marvin in the supplement to his “Masonic Medals,” now in course of publication.

Obverse—The interior of a hall. The east in view with pedestal, having gavel, collar, and jewel resting thereon, the three angles formed of figures who support the top. On the bottom plinth “1816-1876” very small, A chair or throne behind, elevated on a raised platform of three steps, the whole resting on a tesselated pavement. The roof is supported by two pillars in the foreground, on the left one the letter “J,” and the right “B.” There are two other pillars at the back supporting an ornamental cornice, above and behind which is the All-seeing Eye in a triangle, from which diverge nays. Pilasters are visible on either side. Below, in exergue, “J. P. M. Menger, F.” Legend, on a raised border, “‘T Light Uit Den Hooge Moght Hem Al Dien Tijid Bestralen, 1816-1876” (May the light from the eye illuminate thee all thy days). Reverse.—Withinm two wreaths of oak leaves, united at foot by a ribbon, “Aan Willem Frederik Karel Prins Der Nederlanden Groot Meester National Bij De Pleglige Hendenking Van Zijn LX Jarig Bestuur,” in nine lines. (To William Frederick Charles, Prince of the Netherlands, National Grand Master, in commemoration of his long rule of 60 years.) Legend around the wreath, “Eeerbiedig Opgedragen Door De 0 .’. Van W .'. N M .'. In Het Koningrigk

Properties

61 mm. Silver