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Antique Masonic Enameled 9K Gold Eastern Star Brooch/Pin

with Full Hallmarks for Glasgow, Scotland 1911

Wonderful 5 pointed Eastern Star brooch in hallmarked 9K Gold. Has multi-colored faceted gems (glass) set between multi-colored enamel rays. In nice condition, a tiny bit of enamel loss in the white ray. Original gold antique tube-hinge, c-clasp and extended pin stem in good working order. Full Hallmarks for Glasgow, Scotland 1911. Makers Mark is C & Co.

Measures 1 3/8 " in diameter.

The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world that both men and women can join. It was established in 1850 by Rob Morris , a lawyer and educator from Boston , Massachusetts who had been an official with the Freemasons . It is based on teachings from the Bible ,[1] but is open to people of all monotheistic faiths. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in twenty countries and approximately one million members under its General Grand Chapter. Members of the Order are aged 18 and older; men must be Master Masons and women must have specific relationships with Masons. Originally, a woman would have to be the daughter, widow, wife, sister, or mother of a master Mason, but the Order now allows other relatives [2] as well as allowing Rainbow Girls and Job's Daughters to become members when they become of age.

*The emblem of the Order is a five-pointed star representing the Star of Bethlehem with the white ray of the star pointing downward, towards the manger. [5] In the Chapter room, the downward-pointing white ray points to the West. The character-building lessons taught in the Order are stories inspired by Biblical figures:

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