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Masonic Scottish Rite Valley of Troy Plaque for Harry G. McNeil
1971
Lang's Handcrafted Presentation Plaques
USA: New York, Albany
Wood, metal
overall: 17-1/2"h x 14"w x 2"d
Gift of Peter J. Samiec
2015.010

Masonic Scottish Rite Valley of Troy plaque for Harry G. McNeil. Brown shield-shaped back. Brass double-headed eagle applied at center. Crown on eagle's heads. Black delta or triangle on crown with "33." Eagle stands on a silver-tone sword with gold-tone handle. Banner at bottom reads "Harry G. McNeil '71."


Harry Gavette McNeil was born August 19, 1903 and died January 19, 1986. He received the 33rd degree in 1971. The plaque was created as a presentation piece for newly-coroneted honorary members, primarily from the upstate NY region.