If it had been about the size of a Quarter with hexagon shape, silver and with Masonic symbols on it and the initials of the holder on the obverse, it would have been the Mason's "Mark". The mark is carried and when the Mason is in Extreme Distress, he gives it to another Mason as a request for Assistance. The receiving Mason, upon accepting the "Mark" is then pledged to render whatever assurance and assistance possible. It is also handed down from father to son if the son is a Mason. This is usually done at the deathbed. I have my grandfather's who was Raised in 1900 and given to my father, who was Raised in 1927, when granther passed from the Veil of Tears in 1930. I received it from my father when he departed this Mortal Life, and have carried it ever since, going on 50 years. I was Raised in 1966. So Mote It Be.
If it had been about the size of a Quarter with hexagon shape, silver and with Masonic symbols on it and the initials of the holder on the obverse, it would have been the Mason's "Mark". The mark is carried and when the Mason is in Extreme Distress, he gives it to another Mason as a request for Assistance. The receiving Mason, upon accepting the "Mark" is then pledged to render whatever assurance and assistance possible. It is also handed down from father to son if the son is a Mason. This is usually done at the deathbed. I have my grandfather's who was Raised in 1900 and given to my father, who was Raised in 1927, when granther passed from the Veil of Tears in 1930. I received it from my father when he departed this Mortal Life, and have carried it ever since, going on 50 years. I was Raised in 1966. So Mote It Be.