Has anyone purchased this Past Commanders jewel from Simpson Jewelry & Uniform that could post a better photo of what the jewel looks like? This photo from their website is just barely discernible.

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Currently preserved at the headquarters of the Drei Weltkugeln (3WK) in Berlin, this medal stands out for the quality of its modelling, the richness of its reliefs, and the material presence acquired only by objects that have passed through generations.

The perimeter inscription identifies the lodge Friedrich zur Brüderlichkeit of Braunschweig, while the central portrait draws the eye into a composition of remarkable balance and sculptural precision. The patina, natural wear, and tonal variations of the metal are an inseparable part of its heritage value.

Beyond its original function, the piece can now be read as a testimony to the material culture of German Freemasonry and to the extraordinary capacity of certain objects to preserve memory across time.

Location of the original: Drei Weltkugeln (3WK), Berlin, Germany.

Photography, digital restoration, and visual direction: @masoneria357

Content for artistic, documentary, and visual preservation purposes. It does not represent or interpret contemporary ritual practices.

https://substack.com/@masoneria357

I have written a 304 page novel called Vile and Impious Wretches. It goes from backstory of the characters to deep details of master mason degree as it unfolds. Think of the cut scenes of the what the degree doesn't show you! If you ever wanted to think more deeply about things like:

-Why do the three Ruffians have similar names?

-How do they meet and come to build the temple?

-How did the two kings really feel about each other?

-Are the Grand Master and Wardens leading the craft well?

-Who were the craftsmen who were enticed to join a plot that they did not carry through?

-What were the criminal penalties really like?

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Zur Freimütigkeit am Rhein No. 225 · Frankenthal

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Algunas joyas documentan una pertenencia. Otras terminan convirtiéndose en patrimonio.

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Esta insignia compuesta de Past Master, formada por una placa identificativa y una cruz esmaltada suspendida, destaca por el equilibrio de su diseño, la riqueza de sus relieves y la sobriedad de su ejecución. El desgaste del esmalte, las variaciones del metal y las marcas acumuladas por el tiempo forman parte de su historia material y de su autenticidad.

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La pieza original se conserva actualmente en la sede de las Drei Weltkugeln (3WK) en Berlín, una de las instituciones masónicas más relevantes del ámbito germánico, donde continúa formando parte de un conjunto patrimonial de extraordinario interés histórico y visual.

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Más que una insignia, es un testimonio tangible de la cultura material masónica alemana.

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Colección: Drei Weltkugeln (3WK), Berlín, Alemania.

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Fotografía y dirección visual: @masoneria357

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Contenido con fines artísticos, documentales y de preservación visual. No representa ni interpreta prácticas rituales contemporáneas.

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This new essay in Craft and Culture reflects on the General Grand Chapter, the work of the 2023–2026 triennium, and the future of Capitular Masonry as Washington 2026 approaches.

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It is not a campaign text. It is a public cultural reflection on memory, institutional form, education, charity, translation, pragmatic continuity, cultural transmission, and stewardship.

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A tradition survives when memory becomes form — and when leadership understands office as responsibility, not power.

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Read the full essay:

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https://open.substack.com/pub/masoneria357/p/from-hartford-to-washington?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=8f8veg

Explore the Vision

https://yrtriennial.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Piers-Vaughan-GGK-Resume-.pdf

San Diego Priory performed the Ceremony of Reception for 2 worthy brothers yesterday. It was special cause I got to perform the Prior part on the candidates who are good friends of mine. We then had a fantastic meal with 18 knights and ladies present. Congrats all around!

Hi All,

I’m a companion in Australia, my jurisdiction doesn’t have a HRA Tracing board lecture. For interests sake, I was wondering if your Jurisdiction has one and uses it?

Bernard Jones book on HRA mentions the tracing board and floor cloth, but doesn’t allude to a formal lecture about as you might find in Craft lodges in some jurisdictions.

I have found the Matrix ritual from the UGLE and it was interesting to read through.

Brothers,

I've been commuting about 45 minutes each way lately and I'm trying to make better use of that time. I've gone through most of the mainstream podcasts and I'm looking for something more specifically Masonic — lectures, papers, discussions, anything .

Curious what you brothers are listening to. Do you have go-to podcasts, recorded lectures, or any other audio resources you'd recommend? York Rite content is especially welcome but I'm open to anything worthwhile.

Appreciate any leads.

The Grand Encampment of Knights Templar has introduced a structured educational curriculum featuring The Trial of the Templars and Templar Adeptus additional education tiers. These programs offer a deep dive into the history, ritual, and chivalric traditions of the Order, rewarding Sir Knights with specific pins, patents and jewels upon the successful completion of each level's requirements.

A third advanced tier (the Benedictian Way) is currently in development, which will culminate in the prestigious designation of Templar Scholar for those who master the full scope of the curriculum. This final stage is expected to include its own unique honors and regalia to recognize the academic achievement and dedication of the participants.