1933 Masonic Pendant

[Shiny]

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

[manchesters]

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

[Shiny]

Thanks a lot Simon, that's great.

Michael

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.

[Mike_2817]

More military had links with the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB or Buffs) with lodges within many units, not so these days.