1890/7

Medal, Gold or Silver Gilt.

Classification:- Members; Lodge/Chapter Etc.

Country of Origin:- England -

Description

Obverse.—Within a circle, a pedestal or altar, standing on a Mosaic pavement, and having On its front a monogram of the letters H.A.B. below a small circle, which encloses an equilateral triangle, having the letter J.; on the altar is a closed book, and on each side a pillar, supporting an arch of six stones, each engraved with one of the signs of the Zodiac, beginning with Aries on the left. Below, in small letters engraved near the edge, “ We have found it.” Outside the circle of gold which surrounds the field is another, with the legend in letters of gold, “Sit tibi seire satis talia si jungere possis.” (Literally, “Let it be enough for thee to know such things if thou can’st join them.”) At the top between satis and talia the meridian sun in gold darting its beams upon the field; at the bottom a circle bearing the “triple tau,” below which, on a ribbon of gold, in letters of blue enamel, “Nil nisi davis deest.” (“Nothing is wanting save the key.”) At the top a love knot of gold and blue enamel, forming a ring by which the medal is suspended.

Reverse.—Plain for engraving.