Collar Jewel for the Provincial Grand Pursuivant, In the Oxford English Dictionary you will find that the Pursuivant is a Junior heraldic officer; a state messenger; a follower, or an attendant. In Provincial and Grand Lodge, the Pursuivant is the equivalent of the Inner Guard in Lodge, however it is believed that the Grand Tyler was known as the Grand Pursuivant from 1833 to 1839.
Although, in the 1847 edition of the Book of Constitutions the office of Grand Pursuivant is described as ‘to preside over the brethren nominated to attend within the porch of the Grand Lodge’.
The Jewel is in keeping with most of the Provincial Active Jewels is circular with the words “Guernsey & Alderney” around the edge in the centre is two swords in saltire, and on top of them a shield with the crest of Grand Lodge.
The Provincial Grand Pursuivant is normally a first appointment promotion and is an annual promotion recipients must be Past Masters.
