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Hi Jonas E....If this is not a reproduction or fake, it is a Masonic Royal Arch Chapter jewel, struck 1794 and presented to Companion I.N. Ekerman (I suspect in 1797), the A.L. date should be 5794 and the scroll on the bottom should show ' Exalted' and the date ( appears to show something like 'Whestley Fecit Strand', which may be the Lodge/Chapter name). In those days lodges and chapters did a lot of their own designs before everything was standardised in the 1800's If the jewel is real it could/will be quite valuable...have it checked out here... http://freemasonry.london.museum/ Good luck with it

Manchester New Hampshire USA...York Rite Knight Templar. Might be able to identify here, contact him with your photo:- York Rite - Dennis A. Sheridan, Grand Secretary/Grand Recorder Grand Chapter, Grand Council and Grand Commandery PO Box 621 Littleton, NH 03561-0621 (603) 444-7195 dasheridan49@gmail.com

The principles held dear by Odd Fellows are friendship, love, and truth (FLT). The principal Odd Fellows emblem is the three links, standing for the virtues of Friendship, Love, and Truth. The duties enjoined upon Odd Fellows are to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan

Looks like a watch fob, they regularly pop up on E-Bay and such in either gold or silver.

1909 I think

One of the Orange Orders...

Everyone probably know this site...sorry. I only found it last week and have really enjoyed reading many of the sections in miscellaneous and photo's www.maritimequest.com/

Front page news, our local paper ...No place for war veteran Freddie Johnson, 91, at unveiling of Bomber Command memorial http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/ See also editors article on yorkshire hero's

Have a dig around this site or simply google 'knights of pythias' Skulls_and_Bones

KT in the USA bears no resemblance to the order this side of the pond AMORC....try this for information...http://www.amorc.org/wwdirectory/index.html

Some Vid's on Freemasonry.... www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDLCRKLh8ds

Agree...Ancient Order of Druids

The Past Masters jewel...No 4624 Acanthus lodge meeting in Hope St, Liverpool. The charity jewels (Stewards) are for Province of W. Lancs...(blue for Royal Masonic Institute for Boys...White Girls)

Don't think it is masonic...to me the ribbon suggests maybe Orange Order

Should also add...The chain is his chain of office as 'sitting Primo', without the colour of the jewel ribbon can't say which it is. There are 10 RAOB Lodges meeting in Plymouth (all in the same building)...You will probably glean more information from the right secretary who will be able to identify the chain to a specific lodge. www.raobplymouth.co.uk/index2.html

The 'cuff' looks to have the letter 'P', the other cuff would have the letter 'S'...signifying 'Sitting Primo' (in the Chair of his Lodge, the leader or head of his Lodge)holding the bible also indicates this.

The explanation...Although I have never seen the 30 as Roman numerals on the jewel, but hey I'm not saying it is'nt in some countries (USA). The Grand Elect Knight Kadosh Knight Kadosh, Rose Croix The other name for this, the 30th degree, is Knight of the Black and White Eagle. In Latin Countries it is strongly Templar in tone, and has acquired a sinister significance because in some of the rituals the duty of avenging the Death of Molay, and the other slaughtered Knights Templars, is taught in a dramatic way. Since the chief culprits responsible for the slaughter of Molay and his Knights were Philip, King of France, and Clement, the Pope, this fact is stated to have been utilised to teach the Cands. that King and Church are the oppressors of the People. Probably this inner meaning is by no means so universally applied on the Continent as anti-masonic writers pretend, but in any case the English Ritual has been purged of any such idea, if indeed it ever possessed it. The degree is an elaborate one, necessitating three chambers and an ante-room when worked in full, and only the Supreme Council itself can confer it. The regalia, which may be worn in Rose Croix Chapters, consists of a broad black sash suspended from the left shoulder, the point fringed with silver bullion, and on it are embroidered the emblems of the degree. These are an eagle soaring towards the sun, holding the Anchor of Hope in his talons; on the extremity is the banner of England and Wales, which is on a red ground three golden lions; this is crossed by the banner of the Supreme Council, and below it is a red cross formed of four tau crosses, usually called the Cross of Jerusalem. The breast jewel is a cross pattee in red enamel, with the number "30" upon a blue enamel ground in the centre. From a collarette of black ribbon with a silver edging is hung a black double spreading-eagle, surmounted by a crown, and holding a sword in its claws. The word "Kadosh" is Hebrew, and means "separated" or "consecrated." The remaining three degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Rite are but sparingly conferred, and take the place to a large extent of Grand Rank in other, degrees. It will be many years before the young mason attains to these exalted heights, and therefore any detailed description even of the regalia is hardly necessary in a Handbook of this nature. As soon, however, as he becomes a Rose Croix mason he is certain to have an opportunity of seeing from time to time members of these exalted degrees, and learning from them as much as he is entitled to know before they are conferred upon him. The Ancient and Accepted Rite as now organised derives its authority from the charter granted to it in 1845 by the Supreme Council of the Southern Jurisdiction of the U.S.A., but the Rose Croix, Kadosh, the 28th degree, and several other intermediate degrees were fully established and at work in the 18th century, as historic records show, although how much further they date back is still a matter of dispute. With regard to the intermediate degrees it is a mistake to assume that they are of no value or interest. They vary considerably in merit, but such degrees as the Royal Arch of Enoch, with its clear indication of Rosicrucian influence, and the account of the discovery of one of the Ancient Pillars inscribed with old time learning, (mentioned in the Ancient Charges), is worthy of careful study, and the same is true of several of the other degrees. For this reason I strongly urge all Rose Croix Masons to attend the annual festival of King Edward VII. Rose Croix Chapter of Improvement, which is held in the Spring each year at Mark Masons' Hall, when two of the intermediate degrees are rehearsed in full. This then is the Ancient and Accepted Rite; a great Rite undoubtedly, which is full of mystical lore, and sets out to show its members that the quest of the lost word ends, not at the Temple at Jerusalem, but on Mount Calvary

As a member and wearer of this regalia in the UK...Nick in #11 is correct

Pretty sure there should also be 2 or 3 inches of chain (Gold Silver or Brass) with a 'wide to narrow' slide eye at each end...Part of A Sister/Nurse's cape chain

The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes is a social and benevolent Fraternal organisation open to men. Its aim is to aid members in need and their families, and the families of deceased members as well as to support other Charitable groups. The first lodge was founded in London in 1822. It was founded by staff from the Theatre Royal who had been denied membership of another Order known as the City Of Lushington. Previously everyone working in the theatre was allowed access to the latter Order however at some point in the early 19th Century membership was restricted so that only people who actually appeared on stage could become members, thus excluding backstage staff. It is unknown why they chose the name of the Order. The Order has never received a Royal Charter, even though for many years it has been known as the "Royal" Antediluvian Order. It is thought that the Order had been given the title "Loyal" towards the end of the 19th century when questions started arising concerning a great number of private societies and clubs, and that the title became "Royal" over time. The Order was, however, allowed to register itself under the Royal Warrant Act in the early 20th Century because it had already been using the title "Royal". It is thought that there was some cross-development of the Order with Freemasonry traditions as there are some similarities with Masonic rites and modes of conduct. There are four levels of membership within the organisation :#Brother (1st level) :#Certified Primo (2nd level) :#Knight Order of Merit (Knight or Sir) (3rd level) :#Roll Of Honour (Right Honourable) (4th level) While administratively the organisation operates in three tiers :#Minor Lodge :#Provinical Grand Lodge :#Grand Lodge The RAOB is a worldwide men's charity organisation made up of different sections (known as banners), it's not just a social club or a "dummy club", but rather an organisation that believes all men are equal.

Loads on Google...History here...www.royalnavalmuseum.org/info_sheets_navy_league.htm

Also ment to add: C.P.....Certified Primo

No problem researching RAOB jewels...The society is very strong in the UK especially the midlands and north of England. I have always found them very helpful identifying items... Try here... Christopher McMahon Grove House, Skipton Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire HG1 4LA Tel: (01423) 502438 Fax: (01423) 533979 email: hq@raobgle.org.uk

KT in the USA is very different to the UK....the Ritual....Regalia....And Jewels, bear little resemblance.