102122 | BELGIUM. Les Vrais Amis de l'Union et du Progrès Réunis Lodge Jeton.

102122  |  BELGIUM. Les Vrais Amis de l'Union et du Progrès Réunis Lodge silver Medal. Issued 1832. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the lodge (31mm, 11.29 g, 12h). By A. Jouvenel in Bruxelles.

 

AD SACRAM ANNI JUBILAEI COMMEMORATIONEM, distyle temple, with architrave reading VIS UNITA FORTIOR and with pediment decorated with clasped hands and star with G; pillars adorned with J and B (for Jachin and Boaz); over closed doors, representation of Charity and her children; around, the lodge's founding date (in the year of light): A∴ L∴ 5832 / DIE 29. M∴ 2. / Legend in 15 lines pertaining to the lodge's founding and the important figures in its history; all within ornate panel and floral wreath. Edge: Plain.

 

Cf. Marvin CCVIII (bronze); Guioth 132. Choice Mint State. Deeply toned and highly attractive. For more information on the lodge, along with some commentary on this medal, follow this link. Very rare.

 

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