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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Bronze Medal: Dedication of Lodge “Star in the East”. Batavia (Java). 1858
Date:- 1858 - Classification:- Consecration/Dedication; Lodge/Chapter Etc.
Country of Origin:- Netherlands -
Description
Obverse.—A temple front with six pillars, having wings in the background on either side; behind, the rising sun. In the pediment of temple is a five-pointed star, and between the centre columns a statue on a pedestal. In exergue, in three lines, “De SterIn Het Oosten Te Batavia,” and below, in small letters, “ Massouet Edit.”
Reverse,—Within ornamented scrolls, in six lines, “De Eerste Steen Gelegd Deu 19 December, 1856, Ingewyd Den 26 Juny, 1858.” Below, the square and compasses, and around all, “G.A. de Jongh Reg .’. Meestur. D. Maarschalk Bouwmeester.”
Properties
41 mm. Bronze
