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The Nelsonic Crimson Oakes. WM Medal (55mm, 44.02 g, 12h). By an uncertain artist (B. Pistrucci?). Dated 21 October 105 and 19 January 1808. GALLANT NELSON DIED OCTR 21 1805 OFF CAPE TRAFALGAR, uniformed bust left / NELSONIC CRIMSON OAKES COMMENCED JANY 19 1808, various symbols: cross on three steps, anchor on three steps, Eye of Providence, moon, cluster of stars, sun, compass; all above Noah's ark below rainbow. Hardy 85; BHM 640; Eimer –. Scattered marks, rim bruises, pierced. Good VF. Rare.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
The Nelsonic Crimson Oakes appears to have been a social organization. Though not directly related to the Masonic Order, their symbols dare certainly similar, and no doubt there was much overlap in the groups' members. They appear to have dissolved in 1927. Most of the known medals are pierced.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection.
The Nelsonic Crimson Oakes appears to have been a social organization. Though not directly related to the Masonic Order, their symbols dare certainly similar, and no doubt there was much overlap in the groups' members. They appear to have dissolved in 1927. Most of the known medals are pierced.