Masonic Material Culture

[jgr1974]

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Nice pic-looks like the Tyler is holding a "War Momento".

The Mad MIck!!!

[Bushrod Carter]

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Jeremy,
As many times as I've looked at this pic it wasn't until after you mentioned it that I saw the sword! I am getting old...and less observant! Thanks for pointing that out!

[33rd VA Co. H]

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In regards to two of the four relics I posted on a previous page in this thread, here is a little more information regarding their excavation. This first one was found in an 1865 Union camp in South Alabama. It's solid silver and about the size of a dime.





This AWESOME gold pin came out of a western 1858 camp of the 2nd Dragoons. Dozens of gold coins have come from that camp over the years so it's location is obviously quite guarded by the diggers.

[33rd VA Co. H]

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Paul Calloway: Did any of them ever experience the need to practice their Masonry with an "enemy" on the battlefield?

The May 2007 issue of Civil War Times had an article discussing Custer's hangings and Mosby's "Death Lottery". The article states that Mosby assigned Edward F. Thompson and a detail of Rangers to escort condemned prisoners including Lieutenant Israel Clement Disosway of the 5th NY Heavy Artillery to the Shenandoah Valley to carry out the executions as close to Union lines as possible. At Ashby's Gap in the Blue Ridge, Thompson halted and allowed the condemned men to write a letter to their family. Before they proceded, Captain Richard Mountjoy and Company D of the Batallion met them coming down the valley with more prisoners. A fastidious dresser, Mountjoy wore a Masonic pin on the lapel of his coat. Lieutenant Disosway, a fellow Mason signaled Montjoy with the Masonic distress sign. Mountjoy convinced Thompson to swap Disosway for a Custer trooper whom he had captured. When Mosby learned of the trade, he angrily reminded Mountjoy that the 43rd Batallion "was no Masonic lodge."

I don't know if this would be considered "practicing Masonry with an enemy" but I thought it was interesting and appropriate none the less.

[amazingkenneth]

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Hello Brothers,
You may like this photo..

God Bless,
Ken Reihl
Nutley #25 F.&A.M.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Greg,

Thanks for the close-ups of those two pins! FANTASTIC!

Ken,

Nice CDV of a Brother wearing what looks to be a Royal Arch apron! Thanks for sharing it!


Below is an interesting photo of a Brother I pulled off eBay. He is from Scotland, and the photo was taken about 1870. It is interesting to compare the Scottish standardized apron to those of American Masons, but more interesting than that is his "feet."

[BrianHicks]

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Below is an interesting photo of a Brother I pulled off eBay. He is from Scotland, and the photo was taken about 1870. It is interesting to compare the Scottish standardized apron to those of American Masons, but more interesting than that is his "feet."

And a Past Master at that!

Interesting to note, just like todays Aprons which are prevalent in Europe, you can note the presence of the three rossettas, and the two hanging 'tassle' like items.

[Bushrod Carter]

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For the clean shaven Brother:

Here is something else I've pulled images of off of eBay.

These were massed produced and at the time of their manufacture were fairly common.

Enjoy!

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is a nice stick pin.

Anyone else have more pics to share?

[jgr1974]

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I guess I just feel like I need to post something again here!!! I have looked several times at the silver S&C in the circle. It reminds me of the Texas ranger Badges made from the Spanish Peso! If a Brother is wanting a nice period S&C to wear, I know Andy Fulks of FC sutlery has a nice priod produced one. It is made of stamped brass like the branch of service badges are. They are great detail!!! I wear one on my work apron, when making accouterments. Andy is a Brother, and good guy as well!

The Mad MIck!!

[Justin Runyon]

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Found this tonight, figured all would enjoy seeing it and maybe someone would know something more about it as it's sort of an enigma to me. The obverse is certainly very characteristic of Georgian pieces that I have see, but the photo inside is clearly not from that era. I know nothing of the reverse and the engravings there. My guess is it's an earlier piece with a later photo inserted, gorgeous none the less.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Brother Runyon,

The locket is typical of the Georgian era. Also, and of course I cannot find a picture of any similar lockets at the moment, but, lockets of this type are often attributed to French prisoners of war held in British internment camps during the Napoleonic period. It seems these lockets/medallions were made and sold as a means of relief for some of the prisoners.

Now, I have no explination as to the decades difference between the locket and the photo inside. That is a good mystery!

I will keep looking and see if I can find images of other similar lockets. I know I’ve seen several.

[Bushrod Carter]

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After a quick GOOGLE search I found that there were NO FEWER than TWENTY-SIX Lodges or Chapters comprised of French POWs in Britain between 1750 and 1814!

Looks like I need to do some more digging! WOW!

[Justin Runyon]

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Mid - 19th Century Tattoo flash currently on display in an unknown French museum. I accidently found this image on someones blog about his recent european vacation. I'll have to see if I can go back and figure out where this piece is. Very cool none-the-less.

[Kiev Thomason]

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Mid - 19th Century Tattoo flash currently on display in an unknown French museum. I accidently found this image on someones blog about his recent european vacation. I'll have to see if I can go back and figure out where this piece is. Very cool none-the-less.

Nice! I have seen this a few times in other places...and one local Tattoo shop.I will let ya know how it comes out :) .I have been wanting something new.HA HA !:D