Unusual Masonic Emblem

[Mervyn Mitton]

I posted this last week under 'Members Identification Forum' and was surprised to find it is probably Masonic. Dan (Hauptman) has done some research and there seems to be a US connection - at present. I am reposting the badge here in the hopes that you can tell us a little more about it's history. Look at the other link - Dan posted the link he found.

The Crown moves independently and is not broken. There is a pin to fix it to clothing.

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]

Close-up of the head.

[HenkWillem]

Looks like a badge for the 30th degree in the Scottish Rite.

Maybe somebody can tell more about this?

[speedytop]

I think, that he does not believe me :

http://gmic.co.uk/in...26

Uwe

[Paul L Murphy]

It is either 30th, 31st or 32nd degree of the Rose Croix (they are very similar badges and only differ in the amount of gilding). I believe I am correct in saying that the Rose Croix is also called the Ancient and Accepted Rite or the Scottish Rite but I may be confusing them. The insignia, however, is definitely masonic and one of these degrees.

[HenkWillem]

I think, that he does not believe me :

http://gmic.co.uk/in...26

Uwe

Ah, I didn't saw that topic. Thank you for posting the link.

But can somebody tell me more about this statement:

and there seems to be a US connection - at present

Is it only "awarded" in the US? I thought it was a worldwide used insignia.

[ladybird]

Edited December 10, 2010 by ladybird