Is this Masonic?

[Noor]

Hi all,

Friend of mine has a set of medals including this piece - any idea what it is? I am thinking it is Masonic? It is made from Silver. Also is it worth anything?

Kind Regards,

Noor

Edited August 17, 2014 by Noor

[MetPolice]

I think its something to do with the Knights Templar ??

Zeb

[wm5806]

Hi all,

Friend of mine has a set of medals including this piece - any idea what it is? I am thinking it is Masonic? It is made from Silver. Also is it worth anything?

Kind Regards,

Noor

You're both correct - it's from the Masonic Knights Templar and is a breast jewel worn by a Past Preceptor.

The Preceptor is the approx equivalent to the Master of a Craft lodge and is like the leader/chairman for a year. The addition of a second horizontal bar on the central cross denotes a Preceptor.

Does it have any value? Yes, if it's marked silver, starting I suppose at £30-ish and then increasing according to age and size.