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Bronze Medal: Lodge des Amis Philanthropes to Jules Anspach. Brussels 1866

Date:- 1866 - Classification:- Person; Commemorative

Country of Origin:- Belgium -

Description

Anspach, who died in May, 1879, was chief Burgomaster of Brussels, and was universally beloved and respected. The medal is scarce.

Obverse—Latomia (the genius of Freemasonry) standing upon a platform of three steps; on her right a column with the letter “J” on its base and at its foot a bunch of acacia; on her left a column with, the letter “B.” At its foot a rose bush,. Masonic implements are scattered between. The figure wears a diadem on which is a “G.,” and rays of light surround her head. Her right hand, uplifted holds a sprig of acacia. Her left places a wreath of roses upon two oval shields, which are supported by the altar of love behind her. Around her neck a collar, from which are suspended the Square and compasses. Above her, “R .'.[ ] Des Amis Philanthropes.” In exergue, “Or .’. De Bruxelles.”

Reverse—Two branches of myrtle crossed at bottom, and tied by ribbon, surround a flve-pointed star, in which “La [ ] Au T .’. C .'. F .’. Jules Anspach Son Ven .'. M .'. Pour Sa Conduite Vraiment Mae .’. Pendant L’Epidemie De L’an De La V .’. L .'. 5800” (The Lodge to its very dear Brother- Jules Anspach, its Worshipful Master, for his truly Masonic conduct during the epidemic of the year of true light, 5806).

Properties

47 mm. Bronze