1890/327

Silver Medal: Lodge of the Union of Hearts. Geneva

Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Members

Country of Origin:- Switzerland -

Description

The only difference in this to Marvin’s 30 is the addition of the words “Et. Helvetie,” and in his Notes and Corrections he refers to there being such an issue. With regard to “Directories,” see Ragon, “Orthodoxie, Maconnique,” Page 117. They were of theTemplar régime of the Chevalier Ramsay.

OBVERSE.—On a mantling a shield, gules, having a death’s head affrontee, proper, over the letters “MOAE” (Perhaps for Mors Omnibus Aequus.—Death comes alike to all.) Crest, a bezant, on which are three hearts, one over two, united by a ribbon, which encircles each heart, and is crossed below the upper one. The colours of the mantling and doubling are not indicated. Legend, “ L .’. de S .'. J .'. De L Union Des Coeurs R .'. R .'. O .'. De Geneve” (Lodge of St. John of the Union of Hearts, &c.)

REVERSE—A phoenix on a flaming pyre, beneath which is a ribbon with the motto, "Perit Ut Vivat” (It dies that it may live). Legend, “Directorie De Bourgoyne. Et. Helvetie.”

Has a ring attached to a swivel.

Properties

31 mm. Silver