Old Freemason Medal? K.G.C.? - Need more info..

[Oilfield Diver]

What the heck is this? What does this mean? A Scottish Rite Freemason medal?? Knights of the Golden Circle? Property it was found in is traditionally Civil War era. On the back is "Whitehead and Hoag Newark N.J. They started business in 1892. Without giving specifics, rumors about links of Civil War era freemasonry and the property were told to me. But this piece is newer, at least 1892 and forward. Secretive history about this kind of stuff. Should I go back and bury it?? Is this medal rare? Was it given to freemasons casually or did they have strict issuance??

 

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[NOLA_Ken]

I'm not a Mason, so I could be wrong here, but I believe you medal is from the followers of Alice A. Bailey, here's a link to some info on her:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Bailey

 

[High Plains Digger]

Nola: read your link, and that does make it a LOT spooky. I may have skipped parts, but I don't understand what wearing a thing like this would have to do with her............ideas.

 

[NOLA_Ken]

yeah she sounds like a weird bird. Like I said though I have no idea if that's what it really is so maybe someone more knowledgeable will come along.

 

[Bramblefind]

I don't know much about it either but I think the letters are actually "A.A.S." for "Ancient and Accepted Scottish" Rite.

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I don't know much about it either but I think the letters are actually "A.A.S." for "Ancient and Accepted Scottish" Rite.

I think you are correct..if you put the two symbols together...

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I don't know much about it either but I think the letters are actually "A.A.S." for "Ancient and Accepted Scottish" Rite.

Ok that would make more sense, I was seeing A A B

 

[G.A.P.metal]

The two headed bird looks German to me but im just gessing Gary

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I don't know much about it either but I think the letters are actually "A.A.S." for "Ancient and Accepted Scottish" Rite.

Good catch. My guess 1890-1920 http://www.scribd.com/doc/32394815/Brief-History-of-the-a-a-s-Rite-Freemasonry-e-Sherman

As others have noted the 2 headed eagle is Masonic in this case.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

AAS Rite token http://www.empiretradeco.com/products.do?cat=4&subcat=32&item=3817

I think we need a TN token for future treasure hunters to find. What do you think Marc?

 

[trixie charger]

I don't know much about it either but I think the letters are actually "A.A.S." for "Ancient and Accepted Scottish" Rite.

Ok that would make more sense, I was seeing A A B

I try not to "Judge not least thy be Judged in thy eyes of thy Father" but just when I think I've seen it all NOLA, you come up with this DingBat!!!

 

[marble]

Here is information the Teutonic Cross: http://www.seiyaku.com/customs/crosses/teutonic.html

The 2-headed bird is part of them emblem of the Masonic 32 Degree Scottish Rite. (I sell this stuff.)

-Nancy