Prince Masons' Jewel
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Reverse
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The Jewel of a Prince Mason is a pair of Compasses in gold standing on the segment of a circle open to the angle of 60º. It is surmounted by a Celestial Crown of seven points. On the hinge of the Compasses is a Rose and within the legs, a Cross, both of red enamel. At the base of the obverse is a Pelican in her Piety and on the reverse a soaring Eagle in silver
The Jewel is worn suspended from the point of the collar, and Sovereigns and Past Sovereigns may wear this Jewel in brilliants.
The Jewel is worn suspended from the point of the collar, and Sovereigns and Past Sovereigns may wear this Jewel in brilliants.
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The hallmarks on the reverse of the Jewel, shown on the photograph on the right, indicate that the Jewel was manufactured in Birmingham, comprises of .925 silver and was assayed by the Birmingham Assay Office in 1918.
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Miniature Prince Masons' Jewel
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This is a miniature Prince Masons Jewel, dating from the late 1890s to the early 1900s.
It is the same size as a miniature military medal and
would be worn with Evening Dress fixed to the lapel.
It is the same size as a miniature military medal and
would be worn with Evening Dress fixed to the lapel.
