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RSA (Pre-1994): Grand Lodge of South Africa Silver Jubilee

RSA (Pre-1994): Grand Lodge of South Africa Silver JubileeRSA (Pre-1994): Grand Lodge of South Africa Silver Jubilee
Form: Circular, cast.
By: ?
Date: 1986
Ref:  Laidlaw: 0581b;
Variations:
SizeMetalMassValue
51.0 mmDarkened Brass52.9 gm$20

Edge: Plain.

Obverse: Masonic coat of arms with antelope supporters, lion crest and motto: “DEO ET COLLEGIO”. Legend on a raised band: “GRAND LODGE OF SOUTH AFRICA . GROOTLOSIE VAN SUID-AFRIKA" and below between stops: “1961-1986”.

Reverse: Within a wreath, across: “DIE / SILWERJUBILEUM / VAN DIE / GROOTLOSIE VAN S.A. / 1961 – 1986” / (set-square and compass) / THE SILVER JUBILEE / OF THE / GRAND LODGE OF S.A. / 1961 – 1986"

Notes: The Grand Lodge of Southern Africa was formed on 22 April 1961 with Colonel Colin Graham Botha as its first Grand Master. The medal for the formation of the lodge is Laidlaw 0581a.