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Bronze Medal: Baron de Stassart. 1839

Date:- 1839 - Classification:- Person; Initiation/Installation

Country of Origin:- Belgium -

Description

This is one of a series of “Mules.” Marvin names eleven combinations. These dies of Hart are among the best known in Masonics; all probably struck at Brussels. The abbreviations denote Goswin Joseph Augustin de Stassart. He was elected Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Belgium, March 4, 1835, and installed 2nd May. He served six years.

Obverse.—A circle formed by a snake devouring its tail, surrounded by a glory of formal rays, making a star of seven points, and between the points seven smaller points of five rays. Within the circle on a platform, an altar of three steps, on which fireis burning. On the front, the All-seeing Eye in a triangle, surrounded by seven stars, On the platform in front of the lower step of the altar, a pelican feeding its young. On the right, a globe, palette and brushes, scroll, closed book, olive branch, and compasses. On the left, a beehive and bees, a harp, scroll, branch of oak, and gavel. Below, in the circle, as if in exergue, two palm branches crossed, and issuing from a wreath of laurel, Below the two lower points of the star, in very small letters, “Hart F.” Legend above, “* Grand Orient de Belgique *“ Below, completing the circle, “Recompense Maconnique” (Masonic Reward),

Reverse—Bust of Stassart, to left, wearing a coat with a high standing collar, embroidered with oak leaves. On his breast a star, and the insignia of various orders, A ribbon to which is suspended a jewel is thrown over his right shoulder. On the arm in small letters, “Hart F.” Legend, “G~ J~ A~” Baron De Stassart.”

Properties

50 mm Bronze