MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.250in
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Obverse: crest decorated with cross and "1869"; "RABONI" and "ALL HAIL" on either side. "Mary Commandery No. 36 Knights Templar, Philadelphia, Penna" around perimeter.
Reverse: stylized wreath of half thorns, half roses; "Pilgrimage to San Francisco California August 21, 1883" at center.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:H:1.375in W:1.750in
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Pin is attached to red ribbon. Long rod on back for affixing to clothing. Decorated with various scientific symbols and instruments. "1884" at top and "Philadelphia" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Title:
Medal, Commemorative
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.375in
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Obverse: two stags supporting crest topped with crown; banner under images marked "O Fortunati Quorum Jam Maenia Surgunt;" "MDCCCLXXXIV" at top and "MDCCLXXXIV" at bottom.
Reverse: two winged figures flanking crest; banner under images marked "Audi, Vide, Tage"; "Centennial of Freemasonry" around top perimeter and "New Brunswick" around bottom perimeter.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.625in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMINUS FRANKLIN" around side perimter.
Reverse: Masonic emblem of Jehovah in a triangle, surrounded by rays, within, a serpent coiled in a circle. Around this, a pair of compasses and a square, entwined by olive branches; above are seven stars, at the left, a mallet and at the right, a trowel. "LES MAC...FRANC... A FRANKLIN M... DE LA L [rectangle] DES 9 SOEURS O... DE PARIS 5778. 5829 Pingret F."
MUSEUM OBJECT
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Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.250in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "FRANKLIN CHAPTER 15 R.A.M. / UPPER ALTON, ILL." around perimeter.
Reverse: keystone; "K. S. H. T. W. S. S. T." in center. "ONE" at top; "PENNY" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.063in Dia:1.250in
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "FRANKLIN CHAPTER 15 R.A.M. / UPPER ALTON, ILL." around perimeter.
Reverse: keystone; "K. S. H. T. W. S. S. T." in center. "ONE" at top; "PENNY" at bottom.
MUSEUM OBJECT
Description:
Dimension:D:0.125in Dia:1.188in
Creator:
Merriam, Joseph, and W. N. Weeden
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Obverse: bas-relief profile portrait of Benjamin Franklin; "BENJAMIN FRANKLIN / BORN JAN. 17 1706" around perimeter. "MERRIAM" under portrait.
Reverse: bas-relief of masonic temple; "MASONIC TEMPLE" at top; "BOSTON" at bottom and "W. N. WEEDEN" in small print below bas-relief.