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Masonic Royal Arch Mark Medal for Abel Hutchins
1806
Maker not marked
USA: Massachusetts
Silver
overall: 2-3/8"h x 1-1/2"w x 1/4"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.5119

Silver Royal Arch Mark medal or jewel with a loop at top center. Keystone shape with open triangle on top. On one side, the sides of the triangle read, "Abel Hutchins." The keystone shape is engraved, "At. John's MK / MR Lodge / Groton Mass / Novr. 25th / A.L. 5806." On the other side the handle reads, "Follow Reason." The keystone has a circle in the center with the letters "HTWSSTKS." In the center is a pair of crossed quills tied with a bow.

This engraved mark medal, in the shape of a keystone topped with a square, bears the owner’s name, Abel Hutchins, along the name of his mark lodge, St. John’s, in Groton, Massachusetts. On the other side of the medal, is the mark that Hutchins selected when he took the Mark Degree, the crossed keys of a lodge or chapter secretary along with the motto of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, “Follow Reason.” For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 94-95.