Historical information

This badge is for a member of a Masonic Lodge The cross indicates that the person to whom it was awarded was a Christian. It was the fighting symbol of the Knights Templar and later used by the Masonic movement.

Significance

This badge is maintained as an example of regalia worn by a member of a Masonic Lodge and may have local provenance as the paper includes the word Hampden which is a name associated with the Camperdown area.

Physical description

.1 The centre of the badge features a red cross on a white enamelled background surrounded by a black and gold coloured belt and buckle with golden coloured text. The outermost area is notched into tiny squares with seven protruding two tiered extensions. with straight edges The reverse has a pin clip.
.2 White paper leaflet with text on both sides. It is intended to be folded as the inside text is in two columns.
.3 Black composition hinged box with royal blue satin lining and gold text .

Inscriptions & markings

.1 Obverse IN HOC SIGN O VINCES Reverse C R MARTIN
.2 Cover With the Compliments of P.BLASHKI & SONS. Manufacturers of REGALIA & JEWELS Victoria Buildings 80 Swanston St. cor. Collins St. MELBOURNE
This card belongs to Lodge No.------ and should be returned to Secretary. Inside is detailed text relating to an induction ceremony for a new Mason.
.3 P. BLASHKI & SONS JEWELLERS ETC. 80 SWANSTON ST. MELBOURNE