Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Medal
1809
Maker not marked
England (probably)
Silver
2-7/8"h x 1-7/8"w x 1/16"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.3156

Masonic Mark Medal (Royal Arch); silver oval with on one side, engraved image showing man applying substance from vessel to wound on chest of man seated beside horse. Below is "Luke Chap. X. V. 30 / AM. 5809". Above is all-seeing eye with monogram "WG". On reverse is engraved image showing Masonic symbols surrounding J & B columns, checkered floor, and stairs, with "Memento Mori" at bottom.

An engraving of symbols, likely taken from a Masonic manual, decorates one side of this medal. The engraving depicts the Samaritan treating a beaten and abandoned man’s wounds with oil and wine. To Christians, this story exemplified loving your neighbor as yourself. For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 86-87.