1830 Great Britain Gilt Bronze Medal Freemasons Masonic Charity and Benevolence
Description: A beautiful uncirculated bronze gilt medal from Great Britain. This is the 1830 Masonic or Freemason medal of Honorable Testimonial of Masonic Charity & Benevolence. The obverse of the medal shows a mother seated with two children and the eye of providence above the scene. The date MDCCCXXX (1830) below. The reverse has the inscription "HONORABLE TESTIMONIAL OF MASONIC CHARITY & BENEVOLENCE INSTITUTED BYH:R:H: AUG: FRED: DUKE OF SUSSEX GRAND MASTER" and having the Masonic insignia of the interlocked angle and compass. The is a very shiny medal in great shape. It is beautiful and shows a beautiful bright gold colors with lots of luster. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Additional information: The following is information found on the web about this medal " the Grand Lodge Charity Jewel (sometimes called the Sussex Jewel). Inaugurated in 1830 this was awarded to masons who became stewards of more than one of the chari