Australian Historical Medals
Lot 647 SESSION 3 (2.30PM TUESDAY 17TH APRIL) Australian Historical Medals
Estimate $200
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SOLD $180
MASONIC VICTORY LODGE NO 34 TC, Hobart, Tasmania jewel, (1919), in 9ct gold (approx 9.5g), by P.J.King, a shield with medieval soldier holding a lance and shield in centre, enamel scrolls above and below bearing lodge name, the suspender and brooch bar bear the inscription, 'First I.G./11.11.1919'. Good very fine.
Victory Lodge No 34 TC was consecrated on 19 October 1919 at the Masonic Hall in Murray Street, Hobart to mark the allies' victory in WWI. The consecration was attended by over 200 people including guests from overseas and all Australian states. A banquet followed at the Hobart Town Hall. The first and subsequent installations took place on 11 November, Remembrance Day. The above jewel was issued for the lodge's first ever installation for I.G. (Inner Guard) on 11 November 1919.
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