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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Silver Medal: Union of Italian and French Lodges. Milan 1808
Date:- 1808 - Classification:- Order/Governing Body; Consecration/Dedication
Country of Origin:- Italy -
Description
This rare medal was struck in Milan in honor of the alliance between the Grand Orients of France and Milan.
OBVERSE—On a triangle stand two fasces bound with ribbons, which cross and unite them at the top and bottom. That on the right has upon it a flaming sword, that on the left a caduceus, placed so as to form a right angle with the sword. Above, a pair of scales in equipoise, the beam entwined with a wreath of oak; on it are suspended a square and compasses.
REVERSE.—” Italiae. Gahhiarvmq. Arcanae, Sapientiae Hierophantis Sanctiori Foedere Sociatis. Mediol, Anno. ‘V .’. L .’. 5808” (To the teachers of the secret wisdom of Italy and France, allied in a holier treaty at Milan, in the year of true light 1808).
Presented by Bro. Geo. Taylor.
Properties
40 mm. Silver
