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Jewel and Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Bronze Medal:- Centenary of Philadelphia Commandery, No.2. Philadelphia 1876
Date:- 1876
WMLMT Classification:- Lodge/Chapter Etc.; Centenary
Country of Origin:- USA
Province/Region/District:- State of Pennsylvania - Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Pennsylvania
Associated Unit (Lodge/Chapter Etc.):- Philadelphia Commandery No.2
Order:- Knights Templar
Description
A medal representing the “Liberty Bell,” its top surmounted by a crown, through which passes a passion cross. 0n the upper part of the bell, in two lines, “In hoc signo vinces.’’ 0n the sides, curving to conform to the shape of the bell, “Philadelphia Commandery. No. 2.” 0n the centre of the bell, ‘‘ 1776 Centennial 1876,” in three lines, On the lower edge, “ Knights Templar.” Reverse plain. The bell is two inches long, and the same across the bottom. It was suspended by a gilt figure 2 from a gilt crossand crown, the cross having the letters “INRI” on its bar.
Properties
49 X 52 mm. Bronze.
