Description
This is a circa 1910s badge for The Order of The Lily and The Eagle, a secret Rosicrucian fraternity or society. The badge is in plated brass with bright blue enamel, and shows a double-headed eagle surrounded by lilies. The letters around the border of the badge read MDSMDLUAFDLT, which stand for "Mandate of the Sublime Master of the Universe to the Sons of the Earth.
VINTAGE:Circa 1910s.
SIZE:Approximately 2-1/16" in height and 3-3/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Enamel, gilt brass.
ATTACHMENT:Rectangular loop.
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a secret societies collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBGX13 LABEX9/13 SABEX3/14
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The badge shows only some light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.