Superb Jewel

[Mervyn Mitton]

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Over the years I have seen many beautiful and ornate Masonic Badges and Jewels. However,

for simplicity in design, quality of work and sheer dignity - I think this example will take a lot of

beating. Made in 1933 of heavy silver and then gilded , I suspect it must have been for a past

Worshipful Master. The Lodge was in Johannesburg and was of the Scottish Order. I think one

of the most attractive parts of the ornamentation are the Coat-of-Arms for South Africa.

I have just had a thought from mentioning the location - the weight of the Jewel could well be

solid gold - and not silver gilt. I will have to check.

The name of the person it was given to, is shown on the reverse. Should anyone be able to look

him up it would be interesting to know what he did - and his final Rank. Mervyn

[Mervyn Mitton]

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[Mervyn Mitton]

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[Brian Wolfe]

I would agree that this in one of the nicest Masonic jewels I've seen.

Thnaks for posting this Mervyn.

Regards

Brian