Brotherhood medal

Loge Ste-Marie, Montréal

Ribbon of the Freemasons of St. Mary’s Lodge. Purple silk ending in gold brocaded fringe. The ribbon features a gold handshake and the inscription Ssinte Marie Lodge no. 234 of Montreal. On the north side, the ribbon is sewn to a biretta with an inscription. Two chains support a gilded metal medallion depicting a Canadian beaver on a green maple leaf. The manufacturer’s label appears on the back of the ribbon.

  • Accession Number 2021.47.12
  • Fabricant / Éditeur J. P. Moncel
  • Materials fiber, silk, metal
  • Measurements 19,5 x 2 cm
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Historical context

Freemasonry is a philanthropic, initiatory and philosophical secret society for men only. Freemasons gather in Masonic lodges to form a small group of members at local level. Masonic lodges are generally identified by a number and a location.

The inscription “Sainte-Marie Lodge No. 234 Montreal” therefore refers to the 234th Masonic Lodge in the city of Montreal, located in the Sainte-Marie district to the east of the m...

  • Accession Number 2021.47.12
  • Fabricant / Éditeur J. P. Moncel
  • Materials fiber, silk, metal
  • Measurements 19,5 x 2 cm
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© Pointe-à-Callière Collection, Richard G. Gervais de l'Assemblée Collection, 2021.047.012
Photo by Victor Diaz Lamich

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