Enter the World of Collecting Masonic Jewels and Medals
Collecting Masonic jewels and Masonic medals can be a fascinating hobby as Masonic medals are usually made to pay tribute to a particular person or a specific event, and people rarely wear them. Meanwhile, Masonic jewels look similar to medals, but they are put on ribbons, usually with pin backs, and members wear them. When you shop on eBay, you can find many Masonic jewels and Masonic medals.
What are some Masonic positions that usually have Masonic jewels?Many Masonic positions often have unique jewels, including:
- Deacon - Each lodge usually has a senior and junior deacon who is responsible for lodge security along with welcoming guests. Both deacons wear a jewel with a compass and a square on it. In the middle of the senior deacon's is a sun while in the middle of the junior deacon's is a moon.
- Treasurer - The treasurer accepts money for the lodge and pays its debts. The treasurer's jewelry is usually crossed keys, which may have a decoration, such as the all-seeing eye at the top.
- Secretary - The secretary records what happens in the lodge. His jewelry is crossed quill pens.
- Marshall - The marshall serves as the master of ceremonies. His jewelry consists of crossed batons.
- Grand Master - The grand master is the leader of the local lodge. His jewelry has a triangle in the middle with the all-knowing eye, compass, and rays. A wreath surrounds the triangle.
There are many common Masonic symbols seen in Masonic medals and on Masonic jewels for sale, including:
- Anchor and the ark - The ark symbolises sailing through the rough waters of life while the anchor symbolises immortality.
- Beehive - The beehive symbolises laboring to provide money for oneself, and one's family with some money left to share with the less fortunate.
- Blazing star - This symbolises enlightenment, which often happens through a higher power.
- Compass - The compass is found on many pieces of Masonic jewelry and medals. It symbolises acting with honour, especially when dealing with another Mason.
- Gavel - The gavel symbolises breaking off hard parts of the heart to leave more room for good things.
The Mason’s signet ring for sale can be found on eBay. The signet ring is a universal symbol of Masonry. Its round shape signifies that there is an eternal love for others who are Masons. The exact design is up to the Mason, but it usually has a compass, square, and all-seeing eye on its face. The letter “G” may also be present.