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Metadata
Object ID |
2020.023.008a-b |
Object Name |
Pendant, Fraternal |
Description |
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 business meetings and the conferral of degrees. |
Date |
c. 1960 |
Classification |
Organizations (other than religious) |