Masonic Item ID Help Please

[Wade]

I have this nice Masonic item and would like to know what it was used for? It is marked 14K with another marking that looks like an M on its side. It this made of 14K gold or plated? Does it have any value? Thanks for all help.

[wm5806]

Hi Wade

Firstly, thanks for the photo - looks nice.

I suspect the item is a cufflink, especially with the apparent swivel fitting on the reverse of the oval plates.

As far as the marks go, the 14k I guess to indicate 14 carat (English spelling) gold. However, the mark after the 'K' could be, as you say an 'M' on its side or 'E' or the Greek character for sigma (upper-case). If it's 'E' then could it mean 14 carat gold electroplated? If it's an upper-case sigma, then it might be the maker's mark?

Has anyone else any suggestions?

[coastie]

It is a cufflink, 1920's or earlier. The double eagle is for the 32 nd degree Scotish Rite. Value I don't know.

[Humber]

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

[peter monahan]

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

Or just a very careless 32? - Master of the Royal Secret - Scottish Rite

[Michael Johnson]

Or just a very careless 32? - Master of the Royal Secret - Scottish Rite

No 'arm in asking...