How Masons ensure that Masonic breast jewels are properly worn at all times

Masonic Breast Jewels

Masonic breast jewels are not just ordinary pieces of regalia instead they hold great importance in the lives of Freemasons. There are a lot of significance and symbolism attached to them. In Freemasonry, there are a lot of guidelines in place to ensure that the Masonic Breast Jewel are properly used and worn at all times.

Charity Jewel

These jewels are mostly awarded to the members of a Lodge as recognition of their exceptional service. It is a matter of great pride for any brother to receive it, as these jewels are greatly honored. This depicts that the brother is highly respected by his fellow brethren. There are various kinds of charity jewel and are available by the Board of Benevolence on the donation by the Lodge.

Wardens’ jewels

The jewel used by the Junior Warden has the symbol of plumb, a tool used earlier by the Stone Masons for checking the vertical surface’s alignment. The jewel used by the Senior Warden has the symbol of the level, a tool used by the Stone Masons for checking the horizontal surface’s alignment.

The Centenary Jewel

This jewel is usually worn by the member who has qualified for it or has received permission from the Grand Chapter to wear it. The Centenary jewel is worn to the left of the Royal Arch jewel.   

Past Principal Jewel

This jewel is bestowed upon the Principal of a Lodge in recognition of his successful journey as the Principal of a Lodge. There is no such regulation in Royal Arch on how to wear this jewel but is worn to the left side of the Royal Arch jewel. This jewel is not worn in the Craft Lodges.

Worshipful Master’s jewel

Worshipful Master is the highest post in any Lodge and the jewel for this post is the right angle of a square. This jewel symbolizes virtue.

Past Master Jewel

This jewel is given to a Past Master of the Lodge as recognition of his successful service to the Lodge. These jewels are made according to the individual design of that particular Lodge. They can be very subtle as well as very ornate in design. If a brother has served as a Worshipful Master for at least once, it is common for him to receive the Past Master jewel.  

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