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Masonic Lapel Pin or Stud
1905-1925
Maker not marked
USA
Metal, enamel
overall: 11/16"dia. x 3/8"d
Gift of Sue Ann Spears, James Irwin Mateer, and David James Mateer, Great Grandchildren of James Alonzo Mateer
2017.048.8

Masonic Lapel Pin or Stud. OBVERSE: Circular, gold-colored metal lapel pin (or stud). Raised outer edge around rough-textured background with raised square and compasses design in center. Compasses feature worn black enamel filling, primarily at hinge; black enamel infilling possibly in marks on square as well. Raised outer edge has several spots of green oxidation. REVERSE: Fixed circular backing of gold-colored metal (7/16" dia.) attaches to thin metal backing via short metal rod; grey soldering metal visible around joint. Thin metal backing is set in to reverse of lapel pin's face portion.



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