Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Steward’s Badge, 1949 (33.30 mm, 17.05 g). Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution Steward’s badge, gilt and enamel, suspended from its original deep burgundy ribbed silk ribbon, with gilt and enamelled crown-topped steward’s bar. The obverse with an enamelled gilt “STEWARD” top bar beneath a crowned suspension, above the circular badge centred with a gilt cross enclosing the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution arms, within a blue enamelled ring inscribed “Benevolent Institution”, the date “1949” displayed on a white enamel tablet below. The reverse plain gilt, retaining its original long pin fitting, stamped “Spencer London” to the lower reverse. A well-preserved example of a post-war Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution steward’s badge, retaining strong enamel colours and its original ribbon. Condition: Very good, with light surface wear and patina; enamels well preserved; ribbon intact with minor age wear. Date: 1949.