Masonic Million Memorial Fund Jewel Hallstone Donation medal Sidney Coatsworth

A scarce original 'Masonic Million Memorial Fund Jewel' the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929, maker's details 'BMCo' (Birmingham Medal Co ) and inscribed 'Bro. S.H. Coatsworth. No.2128'. Very good clean condition, complete with original blue silk ribbon with pin fittings and housed in its original named and numbered card case.
Height approx 93mm.
Wreath diameter approx 35mm.

The Jewel designed by Bro.Cyril Saunders Spaceman, R.B.A, R.M.A, is in a form symboliizing Sacrifice, with a perfect square at the four ends, on the left and right squares being the dates 1914-1918, the years in which the supreme sacrifice was made. Between these is a winged figure of Peace presenting the representation of a Temple with special Masonic allusions in Pillars, Porch and Steps. The medal is suspended by the Square and Compasses attached to a riband, the whole thus symbolizing the Craft's gift of a new Temple in memory of those Brethren who gave all for King and Country, Peace with Victory, Liberty with Brotherhood. This example was given to a members who subscribed ten guineas or more to the Fund.

Code: 63830