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Medal, Commemorative

Object number2007.178.48 a-c

Manufacturer C. F. Company

Date1931

OriginUnited States of America

MediumVarious metals; silk; felt; leather

Credit LineGift of Joe Davis

DescriptionSilver metal fraternal medal with blue silk ribbon and black leather case. Silver metal fraternal medal, engraved with various Freemason symbols on the traditional square (ruler) symbol [no compass]; rectangular charm hanging from middle of square. Engraved on back: on left side is owner's name, lodge name, and organizational name; on right side is location and year. Blue silk ribbon and metal bar, disconnected from medal. Bar resembles horizontal Greek/Roman column. Straight pin on back. Black leather medal case. Opens in front, with four panels and a snap button. Rounded metal hook engraved with circles inside. Inside lined with orange felt. Engraved maker's mark on snap buttons. Most likely held medal and ribbon.Dimensions(a) Width: 3.125 ; Length: 2.75
(b) Width: 1.875 ; Length: 1.375 ; Depth: .375
(c) Closed Width: 3.375 ; Length: 5.125
Opened Width: 6.5 ; Length: 11.125
Inscriptions(a)
Engraved with various Freemason symbols on the traditional square (ruler) symbol [no compass].

Engraved on back: on left side, "William W. Smith / MT. MORIAH LODGE NO. 36 / F. & A.M." ; on right side, "PITTSBURGH, PA. / 1931".
Marks(c)
Engraved maker's mark on snap buttons: top button, "C.F. Co / U.S.A." ; bottom button, "U.S.A. / CO."
Historical NotesThis Masonic medal once belonged to William W. Smith, father of Arnold Herbert Smith, who was a 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner.

Previous owner William W. Smith

Related person Arnold Herbert Smith Sr. (1923 - 1999)

Related institution Freemasons

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