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http://ukcollectables.homestead.com/fraternal.html Item 4... Nice Royal Arch Chapter 1st Principles jewel and a very nice inscription.

Sippers and Gulpers Sometimes a mess of RN ratings would 'pool' their rum ration into one large drinking vessel which would be passed round for each to take a sip or gulp (that being decided at the start of the round) Also the rum ration was often used as a kind of currency among the ratings and a sip or gulp from one's ration recognised as payment for deals or favours.

If you only have one of these you are looking for a one armed 32? - Master of the Royal Secret - Scottish Rite

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Hi Gilbert...I can't thank you enough, popped in his serial number and there he was, 29th June 1944. He is coming round at the weekend, I will scan the medals and add to post.

Months ago a friend mentioned he had his Fathers medals (in the attic somewhere) one of them being the MM which he thinks was awarded in Italy WWll. He let me have a look at them to-day, all rattling around in an old cardboard box where they have been for 50 years, this is the inscription on the edge of the MM: S. SJT. A. HANDLEY 4745742 Y and L R Other than his Dad, who died in the 1960's, won it in Italy and he was in the York and Lancaster Regiment he has no idea how or when it was awarded. This is way outside my field of interest (Masonic Jewels) and wouldn't have a clue, but I was hoping one of you Gentlemen may have the information at your fingertips....Many thanks Guys

I'm not dismissing your KT theory, but The KT 'firing' you refer to are usually only about 3ins in length, others smaller fitting into a scabbard on a tie pin. All that I have seen are quite ornate and of a high quality. Also I have never seen these emblems within KT, but there are many 'knight' fraternities and it could be one of those, again I would expect the quality to be high and ornate, especially the blade.

These look very similar to your Picture albeit they appear of finer quality here There are also some in the 'German Swords & Daggers' section of this forum

Maybe?-- this is the description of their sword Ancient Order of United Workmen (AOUW) The AOUW was founded in 1868 as a fraternal beneficiary society. It was dissolved in 1952 but some remnants of the order were active up until 1989. Cruciform hilt, crapping eagle pommel, AOUW on blade and scabbard, skeletal hand on scabbard Symbology and lettering: Anchor Skeletel Hand Bible "AOUW" lettering

American Freemasons "Knights of Malta" Cross To be exact these are the jewel of a member knight of the "Order of Malta". This particular Order is one of the three bestowed on members of the Commandery of Knights Templar which is one of the four bodies that compose the York Rite of Freemasonry. This jewel is quite typical of those given to the newly inducted. The eagle bearing an olive branch and arrows in its claws surmounted by the "E. Pluribus Unum" motto is present due to the tradition of including the seal/symbol of the country in which the member was inducted in the center of the cross. In the modern day it is more common to such American crosses with a shield in the center that has a blue charge with red & white stripes on the field.

International Order of the Rainbow for Girls: The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls (IORG) is a youth service organization which teaches leadership training through community service. Girls (ages 11-21) learn about the value of charity and service through their work and involvement with their annual local and Grand (state or country) service projects. The order was created in 1922 when the Reverend W. Mark Sexson was asked to make an address before South McAlester Chapter #149, Order of the Eastern Star, in McAlester, Oklahoma. As the Order of DeMolay had come under his close study and observation during his Masonic activities, he decided that another Order for girls, setting forth some of the principles of Freemasonry, would be welcomed if it did not have to have a Masonic parent or grandparent as a requirement, as the Job's Daughters did. The first class of girls that was initiated into the Order consisted of a class of 171 girls, on April 6, 1922, in the auditorium of the Scottish Rite Temple in McAlester. The highest office that can be bestowed on a Rainbow girl is that of Grand Worthy Advisor of her particular state. Majority is reached upon the 20th or 21st birthday of a member. The Grand Cross of Color is the highest award given to a member or adult leader for outstanding service. The International Order of the Rainbow for Girls has Assemblies in 46 states in the United States as well as in 6 other countries. The states which do not currently have Assemblies are: Delaware, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. The countries outside the United States which have assemblies are: Aruba, Australia (in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia), Bolivia, Brazil (in both Parana and S?o Paulo), Canada (in both Ontario and New Brunswick), the Philippines, and Guam. Rainbow has had assemblies in the past in the following countries, mostly due to American military presence: Cuba, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Panama and Vietnam. The governing body of Rainbow is Supreme Assembly, which meets formally every two years. Being related to a Master Mason is not a requirement in order to join Rainbow. A few years ago, the rules for Eastern Star were changed so that majority members of Rainbow were eligible for membership in that order.

I'm not familiar with this jewel. But a couple of observations. The 'cuffs' and clasped hands look to me to be ladies, also the lettering - ROYGBIV - are the colours of the rainbow - I have a suspicion it is something to do with the 'International Order of the Rainbow Girls' More certain now that I have looked at their motif : [attachmentid=58146]

Have you tried a Google with.... field marshal william edmund ironside medals

Silver London 1926 Price - not much, a few pounds maybe

KOM...Knight of Merit....3rd degree of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes...each founding member would have received on of these, maybe only 15 to 25 were issued.