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1933 Masonic Pendant
Hi All,
I know this isn't military but I was wondering if anyone could tell me about this pendant: https://auction.catawiki.com/kavels/...irmingham-1933 I have a few WW1 relatives who left the forces and joined the masons, I'm wondering if this is something they would have worn or if it's something worn by masonic "officers" (sorry I don't know the correct terminology). Thanks, Michael |
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Hello,
Its a masonic set square, and is known as a jewel. It should be suspended from a ribbon, which would ID its recipients status, usually some form of 'Master' Google images for Masonic Jewel and you will see a lot. regards
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Simon Butterworth Manchester Regiment Collector Rank, Prize & Trade Badges British & Commonwealth Artillery Badges |
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Thanks a lot Simon, that's great.
Michael |
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Relatively common Masonic Jewel. There used to be quite a strong masonic presence in the military so not unusual for soldiers or all ranks to be Masons. But this is a masonic item with no direct connection with the military.
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More military had links with the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB or Buffs) with lodges within many units, not so these days.
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