Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Past Master Jewel for Charles W. Moore from St. Andrew's Lodge
1859
Maker not marked
USA: Massachusetts, Boston (probably)
Gold, silk
overall: 5"h x 2-3/8"w x 1/4"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.5220

Gold-tone Past Master's jewel with horizontal pin back. Front of pin is shaped like a banner. Hanging from the pin is a blue grosgrain ribbon. Suspended from the ribbon is an openwork rule and compasses with a square and a sun in the middle. The square has a thistle design engraved; the sun has facial features. Engraved on the back is, "St. Andrews / Lodge / to / W.P.M. Chas. W. Moore / March 1859."

For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 114-115.