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NZEF Masonic Association Masonic Jewel (membership badge)
4/1847 Sapper Alfred Springall MM, New Zealand Engineers, NZEF (associated name)
Description
New Zealand Expeditionary Force Masonic Association Membership badge, WW1
Belonged to Sapper A Springall, MM, NZ Engineers, NZEF
gilt and enamelled copper badge with crossed rifle & sword attached to green and yellow ribbon; badge has Masonic symbols of dividing compass, handshake, square rule superimposed on a globe flanked with fern fronds; legend:NEW ZEALAND EXPEDITIONARY FORCE Masonic ASSOCN; words on ribbon clasps: FOUNDED IN / FRANCE 1917
named verso: 82 SAPPER A. SPRINGALL
makers marks: G.K.& S. lion passant / shield / D d KENNING & SON / LONDON
Place
London/England
Associated Place
France
Other Id
N1495 (numismatics)
Department
History
War History
Display Room
Pou Maumahara

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Display location
Pou Maumahara drawer bank 1, drawer G, medal position 45
Credit Line
Collection of Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, N1495
Primary Maker
Kenning & Son (Jeweller)
Place
London/England
Date
1917
Associated Notes
New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) Masonic Association Membership badge, WW1

This badge belonged to 4/1846 Sapper Alfred Springall who died of a gunshot wound to the head on 26th August 1918. He is buried at Queens Cemetery, Bucquoy. The previous year Alfred Springall was awarded the Military Medal for gallantry during the Battle of Passchendaele.

The New Zealand Expeditionary Force Masonic Association was founded in France, 1917 by Col. George Barclay. The Masonic jewel worn by members was available in three grades: metal, silver gilt and gold. Another smaller association was formed in Egypt-Palestine by Brig. Gen. William Meldrum, Officer Commanding the New Zealand Mounted Division. The Masonic jewel for members of this association was carved in mother-of-pearl.
Associated Event
WW1; 1914-1918
Associated Person
Sapper Alfred Springall
New Zealand Engineers (1902-1923)
Associated Place
France
Associated Date
1917
Period
World War 1, 1914-18/Wars
George V (1910 - 1936)/House of Windsor/English reign
Signature/marks
G.K.& S. [lion passant][shield][D] (hallmark)
Media
silver gilt/gilding (material)/metal/inorganic material
enamel/coating (material)
grosgrain ribbon/ribbon
enamel/coating (material)
silver gilt/gilding (material)/metal/inorganic material
silver gilt/gilding (material)/metal/inorganic material
Measurement Reading
45 x 37mm
55 x 42mm
65mm
Subject Category
masonic/friendly societies
Classification
badge, membership

Badge, Membership
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19 Mar 2024

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