SA Union: Natal District Grand Lodge, Wesley Francis Memorial Education Fund Badge
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Form:
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Circular. Uniface
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By:
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Royal Mint Pretoria |
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Date:
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1923-1946 |
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Ref:
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Laidlaw: 1052;
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Variations:
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| Size | Metal | Mass | Value |
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| 26.0 mm | Silver & enamel | 7.8 gm | $10 |
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Edge:
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Plain.
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Obverse:
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On gilded shield, coat of arms of Natal, pair of wildebeests galloping, left. In an arc above on white enamel: "CHARITY". Legend on a blue enamelled garter: "W. FRANCIS MEMORIAL MASONIC EDUCATION FUND".
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Reverse:
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Blank. Gilded. Attached brooch pin and clasp. Stamped: "925 RMP".
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Notes:
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The Right Worshipful Bro. Wesley Francis was the District Grand Master for the Colony of Natal during the Boer War. The memorial fund was established as a charity to assist deserving students with university education.
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