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2020.023.006 - Baton
Ceremonial Masonic baton made of a dark wood with a green-grey velvet mid-section. Stitch marks visible on fabric. Each end of the baton has a carved knob.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.007a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Senior Deacon, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Senior Deacon's jewel depicts a right angle of a square and a compass with the sun in the middle. The square is a stonemason's tool used to confirm two perpendicular surfaces are at a right angle with each other. It symbolizes morality and reminds Masons to "square" their actions. The compass is a stonemason's tool used to inscr...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.008a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Worshipful Master, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Worshipful Master's jewel depicts a right angle of a square, representing a stonemason's tool used for checking the angle of stones and symbolizes virtue. The Worshipful Master sits in the east, symbolic of the rising sun. He presides over the lodge and has the final word over the actions of the lodge. He also presides over...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.009a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Deacon, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Junior Deacon's jewel depicts a right angle of a square and a compass with a crescent moon in the center. The square is a stonemason's tool used to confirm two perpendicular surfaces are at a right angle with each other. It symbolizes morality and reminds Masons to "square" their actions. The compass is a stonemason's tool used ...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.010a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Treasurer, made of a light silver metal and attached to a gold chain. The Treasurer's jewel depicts two keys overlapped. The Treasurer is the record keeper of the lodge. He is to keep the accounts, collect annual dues from the members, pay bills, and forward annual dues to the Grand Lodge. The Treasurer's Report is an annual presentation of the lodge's financial state.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.011 - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Treasurer, made of a light silver metal and detached from any chain. The Treasurer's jewel depicts two keys overlapped. The Treasurer is the record keeper of the lodge. He is to keep the accounts, collect annual dues from the members, pay bills, and forward annual dues to the Grand Lodge. The Treasurer's Report is an annual presentation of the lodge's financial state.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.012a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Senior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Senior Warden's jewel is a level, a stonemason's tool used to check the level of horizontal surfaces. It symbolizes that all Masons meet on the level, regardless of social, political, or religious status. This jewel includes floral details and a dangling metal bead. The Senior Warden is the second of the three principal office...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.013a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a teal rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and space for a dangling metal bead that is absent. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the s...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.014a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and space for a dangling metal bead that is absent. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the s...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.015a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and space for a dangling metal bead that is absent. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the s...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.016a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and a dangling metal bead. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the south, symbolic of the sun...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.017a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a hand-tied blue rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and a dangling metal bead. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the south, symbolic ...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.018a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior Warden, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Junior Warden's jewel is a plumb, a stonemason's tool used to check the alignment of a vertical surface. It symbolizes upright behavior among Masons. This jewel includes floral details and a dangling metal bead. The Junior Warden is the third of the three principal officers of a lodge. He sits in the south, symbolic of the sun...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.019a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior or Senior Steward, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Steward's jewel depicts a cornucopia, symbolizing plenty of food. The Steward fulfill assistant roles for the Junior Warden. They help set up the lodge room, prepare all new candidates before entering the lodge for their degree rituals, and escort them around the room alongside the two Deacons. They may also assist...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.020a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior or Senior Steward, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue lanyard. The Steward's jewel depicts a cornucopia, symbolizing plenty of food. The Steward fulfill assistant roles for the Junior Warden. They help set up the lodge room, prepare all new candidates before entering the lodge for their degree rituals, and escort them around the room alongside the two Deacons. They may also assist with...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.021a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Junior or Senior Steward, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Steward's jewel is a cornucopia, symbolizing plenty of food. This jewel does not contain the detail relief of the other Steward jewels (2020.023.019a-b, 2020.023.020a-b). The Steward fulfill assistant roles for the Junior Warden. They help set up the lodge room, prepare all new candidates before entering the lodge f...
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.022a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Tyler or Tiler, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Tyler's jewel is the sword. The Tyler's job is to guard the door from the outside with a drawn sword to ensure that only those who are qualified can gain entry into the lodge meeting. The Tyler can be responsible for preparing the lodge room before the meeting and for storing and maintaining the regalia after the meeting.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.023a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Tyler or Tiler, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Tyler's jewel is the sword. The Tyler's job is to guard the door from the outside with a drawn sword to ensure that only those who are qualified can gain entry into the lodge meeting. The Tyler can be responsible for preparing the lodge room before the meeting and for storing and maintaining the regalia after the meeting.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.024a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Marshal, made of a light silver metal and attached to a gold chain. The Marshal's symbol is two interlocking batons. The Marshal is more common in the U.S. than other countries. The Marshal is in charge of the ceremonies, including the flag ceremonies in the U.S. that include the posting of the flag, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, and retiring the flag.
Record Type: Object
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2020.023.025a-b - Pendant, Fraternal
The Masonic officer jewel for the Chaplain, made of a light silver metal and attached to a blue rope lanyard. The Chaplain's symbol is a representation of the Holy Bible. The primary duty of the Chaplain is to lead prayer before and after the lodge meeting and to say grace before lodge dinners. In some lodges, the position is filled by a clergyman who is a brother of the lodge.
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