This small brass plaque measures just 6×4.5cm, it is stored with a small piece of paper reading Metal Plaque signed “F.R” with Masonic emblems in a circle, French prior to 1887 Given by Bro G. Frossard of Amiens G.141.
The plaque has a small area at the bottom that is for some form of inscription, a circle surrounded by a wreath of palm leaves, within the centre of the circle is a sprig of Acacia, the Gavel, Square and Compass, Rule, Level and Trowel. All have special meaning to Freemasons and mentioned or used during the three degrees in Masonry, topped with a star and the letter G within its centre.
The back of the plaque is also decorative with again a small plain area that appears to be for an engraving, the reference to G141 is a system used by the Museum to record its artefacts.
Bro Frossard was initiated into Doyles Lodge No.84, on the 8th November 1934 Passed on the 10th October 1935 and Raised on the 14th May 1936. Our records show his file was closed on the 23rd May 1940 with a note saying he was killed in action. Further research has shown that although it cannot be confirmed Bro Frossard appears to have been part of the British Expeditionary Force and died in Dunkirk North on the 23rd May 1940. Amiens is a city and commune in northern France located 75 miles north of Paris, the central landmark of the city is the Amiens Cathedral the largest Gothic cathedral in France. The current French President Emmanuel Macron was born in Amiens.
