1890/307

Bronze Medal: Eugene Defacqz, Grand Master. 1842

Date:- 1842 - Classification:- Person; Initiation/Installation

Country of Origin:- Belgium -

Description

Struck in commemoration of the installation of Defacqz as Grand Master of Belgium, See 1890/305. Zacharias ascribes the Mirror mentioned on reverse to “Juno,” Marvin thinks it symbolises “ Venus.” Either will do very well. The rays on reverse are most delicately executed.

Obverse.—Bust of Defacqz to left, wearing the collar of Grand Master. Below the bust, in small letters, “Hart F.” Legend, “Eugene Defacqz Gr .’. Mait .’.” on the left of the bust, and “De L'Ordre Mag .'. En Belgique,” in two lines, curving, to conform tothe edge of the medal on the right. Reverse.—An altar of three steps: on its top a cushion on which is a “Sword of Justice,” its hilt to the right; on the front side of the altar an open Bible, with the words “Biblia Sacra,” in two lines; on the lower step are the square, compasses, and gavel interlaced. On the right the club of Hercules leans against the altar, and beside it is a bust of Minerva and the mirror of Venus, symbolising strength, wisdom, and beauty; on the left an anchor leans against the altar, behind it a cross, and at its foot a pelican feeding its young, symbolisng hope, faith, and charity. Over the altar is a blazing star, on which is “ G.” From this star delicate rays issue, covering nearly the whole field. Legend, “Elu A. L’Unanimite11 J .’. 5 M ,’, Installe 8 J .'. 6 M .’. 5842.~” (Unanimously elected the 11th day of the 5th month (July), installed on the 8th of the 6th month (August). The rosette, or cinquefoil at the bottom, after the legend. Below the altar, “ Gr .’. Or .' . De B

Engraved in M., Plate 8, Fig’. 33; in Z., Book 8, Plate 6; and in A. Q. R, 1839,

Properties

50 mm Bronze