Grand Lodge of the State of New York Grand Masters Medal

1934

Place madeNew York, New York, United States, North America

Bronze; wood, leather, silk

Container (Case): 3 3/4 × 3 3/4 × 1 in. (9.5 × 9.5 × 2.5 cm)
Overall (Medal): 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm)

INV.3382

DescriptionBronze struck medal with obverse showing seal of the Grand Lodge of the State of New York consisting of two winged creatures with goat-like legs flanking central oval medallion with cross and symbols of four apostles, enclosed by branches; motto on scrolling band: "HOLINESS/TO THE/LORD"; surrounding legend: "GRAND LODGE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK." Reverse bears inscription at center, surrounded by wreath of ivy: "AWARDED/TO/BROTHER/JOHN WARD DUNSMORE/ANNO LUCIS/5934"; surrounding legend: "FOR.DISTINGUISHED.ACHIEVEMENT.IN.THE.FINE.ARTS./GRAND. MASTERS.MEDAL." Medal is inset into square black leather case with dark blue silk moire and silk velvet interior.

MarkingsInscription: obverse, at lower right of field: "GEORG LOBER 1934" Inscription: edge, lower center: "MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y."

ClassificationsMEDALS