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Jewel & Medal Collection - Worcestershire Museum of Freemasonry
Medal:- Erection of the Egyptian Obelisk. New York 1880
Date:- 1880 - Classification:- Building; Foundation
Country of Origin:- USA -
Description
OBVERSE: An obelisk carved with a flower pattern. Around, THE EGYPTIAN OBELISK/WAS TRANSFERRED FROM EGYPT AND/ERECTED IN CENTRAL PARK, NEW YORK, 1880
REVERSE: The square and compasses, enclosing the letter G and intertwined with a cross and a wand and serpent; below, OCTOBER 9. 1880 Around, CORNER STONE LAID BY THE GRAND LODGE F. A. M. STATE OF N. Y.
Properties
34 mm. Bronze; gilt; white metal.
