Italy. 1978 (No reserve price)

Interesting commemorative Italian Masonic bronze medal with original case from Gioielleria Rocchi in Rome, Italy, made on the occasion of the XXX (thirtieth) Anniversary of the Foundation of the Gran Loggia of Italian A.L.A.M. Freemasons.
The date on the medal, 3 December 1978, celebrates the thirtieth anniversary of the foundation of the Masonic obedience. From this indication one infers that the historical reference is to the foundation occurred in 1948, a period particularly important for the reorganization of Italian Freemasonry in the post-war era.

The specimen represents an interesting historical and symbolic document of Italian Freemasonry in the second half of the 20th century.

Front side:
Along the edge there is the inscription:
"GRAN LOGGIA D'ITALIA DEGLI A.L.A.M. LIB. ACCETT. MURATORI"

In the inner part appears the Latin phrase:
"QUI QUAERIT INVENIT - CURSORES VITAE LAMPADA TRADUNT"

translatable as:
"He who seeks shall find" and "The runners of life pass the torch to one another".
The central scene is particularly rich in symbols:
a pyramid, traditional symbol of spiritual elevation, inner construction and the search for perfection;
a sphinx, associated with knowledge, mystery and ancient wisdom;
a radiant sun, symbol of light, truth and knowledge;
architectural elements that recall the initiatic path and the Masonic tradition.

At the bottom the date appears:

A.L. 5928

which corresponds to the Masonic year calculated according to the initiatic tradition.

Back side:
On the edge is the inscription:
"ANNIVERSARIO DELLA FONDAZIONE DELLA GRAN LOGGIA D'ITALIA DEGLI A.L.A.M. - XXX - 3-12-1978"
The central composition depicts numerous symbolic and monumental elements related to Rome.

They include:

the Roman eagle with the inscription SPQR;
columns decorated with symbolic letters;
references to classical Roman architecture;
ornamental elements associated with initiatic tradition and the historical continuity of the Order.

The whole creates a strong link between Italian Freemasonry, the Roman tradition and the Western symbolic heritage.

The Gran Loggia d'Italia degli A.L.A.M.
The Gran Loggia d'Italia degli Antichi Liberi Accettati Muratori represents one of the main Italian Masonic obediences.

Founded in the post-war period, it has played a significant role in the history of contemporary Italian Freemasonry, maintaining its own identity and a strong focus on the symbolic, philosophical and cultural aspects of the Masonic tradition.

Function of the medal
This medal was not intended for circulating currency.
It is a commemorative medal, produced to celebrate an important institutional anniversary. Exemplars of this type were generally awarded during ceremonies, official meetings, anniversaries or events of particular importance within the Order.

Today they constitute interesting historical testimonies and highly sought-after items by collectors of Freemasonry, medallic art and 20th-century Italian memorabilia.

Conditions
Medal kept in generally excellent condition.
It presents a beautiful uniform patina compatible with the object's age and slight signs due to normal preservation.

The original blue jewel case from Gioielleria Rocchi of Rome is present, visible in the photographs with some signs of wear.

Dimensions
Medal diameter: 5 cm
Thickness: 4 mm
Weight: 150 g

Shipping
The medal and the related case will be carefully packaged using protective materials suitable to guarantee maximum safety during transport.
Shipping by traceable express courier with tracking code communicated to the buyer.