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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
The Gormogon Medal 1795
Classification:- Miscellaneous; Non Masonic
Description
"Another specimen, somewhat mutilated, of rather inferior workmanship.
OBVERSE: Head and shoulders half to left of the Emperor of China, with long drooping moustaches, in a rich embroidered coat and a high hat. Around, C • Q • KY • PO • OECUM • VOLG • ORD • GORMOGO a Maltese cross at the top.
REVERSE: The blazing sun, with face, 16 rays, alternately straight and curved, interspersed with radiations. Around, UNIVERSUS SPLENDOR• UNIVERSA • BENEVOLENTIA"
