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Jewel of the 33rd Degree: CM.3152-1912

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Jewel of the 33rd Degree

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1912) by Glaisher, Dr. J.W.L.

Dating

1839 -

Components of the work

Object composed of gold gilt Diameter (min) 39 mm Diameter 50 mm Weight 20.97 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Freemasons symbol situated in the centre of the Star of David inscribed. Surounded by a circle, also inscribed. A ribbon hangs down also inscribed.

  • Text: PEACE STRENGTH CONCORD BEAUTY TRUTH WISDOM (in exergue) DEO REGI FRATRIBUS HONOR FIDELITAS BENEVOLENTIA (in exergue) EXALTED 7th FEBUARY 1839
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Same as obverse.

  • Text: INVENIMUS CULTORDEI WEHAVEFOUNL CIVISMINDI EYPHKAMEN Henry Hancock (in exergue) SI TALIA JUNGERE POSSIS SIT TIBI SCIRE SATIS (in exergue) AL 5843 AD 1839 (in exergue) NIL NISI CLAVIS DEEST
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.3152-1912
Primary reference Number: 226924

Audit data

Created: Monday 9 February 2015 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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