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Metadata
Object ID # |
2017.078.003 |
Object Name |
Pin, Fraternal |
Title |
H. G. Barltrop's Masonic Jewel (50 Years a Mason) |
Date |
1943 |
Year Range from |
1943 |
Year Range to |
1943 |
Made |
Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Ontario |
Description |
Masonic jewel of H. G. Barltrop, to recognize his 50th year as a Mason (1891-1943). Ribbed blue silk ribbon below a goldtone ornate bar with a central shield. A goldtone round pendant disc has GRAND LODGE OF A.F. & A.M. of CANADA IN ONTARIO on one side, with the dividers and compass motifs centrally. The reverse side has his name and the years engraved to personalize it, along with some maple leaves, and "50 YEARS A MASON" and "PRESENTED TO". |
Provenance |
Manufactured by _____. Likely custom-ordered by the Durham Lodge No. 303 A.F. & A.M. (Masonic Lodge at Durham, Grey County). Belonged to/worn by H. G. Barltrop. This item was passed down to Norman Robinson of the Edge Hill area of Glenelg Township. It last belonged to Norman's wife, Ruth Anne Robinson (née Hollands), of Kincardine, Ontario. |
Collection |
Organizational/Government Collection |
Material |
Brass/Ribbon/Thread/Dye |
Dimensions |
W-4.5 L-8.2 D-0.5 cm |
Found |
Glenelg Township (formerly), Grey County |
People |
Barltrop, H. G. Robinson, Norman |
Subjects |
Fraternal lodges Fraternal organizations Anniversaries Insignia |
Search Terms |
Masonic Lodges in Grey County Durham Masonic Lodge #306 A. F.& A. M. |
Function |
A Masonic jewel to show one's status or achievement within a fraternal organization. |