This double-headed eagle symbol is for the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. The number 32 inside the triangle represents the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite. The Latin motto, “Spes mea in Deo est,” means “My hope is in God.”
For more details see the Scottish Rite Freemasonry FAQ
Photo: Brunton family plot, Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Colorado
January 1, 2008 at 9:32 pm |
my grandfather has this symbot except the triange is upside down. Any ideas as to what that could mean?
thanks,
~N
January 16, 2008 at 12:16 pm |
WOW , THANKS FOR INFO , ABOUT THIS EAGLE AND THE 32. I HAVE A VERY OLD RING, WITH THIS SYMBOL AND THE 32 ON IT.. KNOW I ,, THANKS AMY
April 15, 2008 at 7:39 pm |
I was wandering myself I’ve also had a ceramic 2 headed Eagle Liquor Decanter anyone know if it’s worth anything (It’s empty of course lol but great condition)
May 11, 2008 at 10:40 am |
found two small pins with a threaded attaatchment to hold onto clothing item. is there a oldness to these or are they common to today. it is the same as the eagle with the 32 above on the stone.
thanks
randy
June 9, 2008 at 3:49 am |
my grandfather has this symbot except the triange is upside down. Any ideas as to what that could mean?
September 11, 2008 at 12:50 pm |
My grandfather has a similar ring with the triangle upside down. In my research I’ve found equalateral triangles to be a symbol of the freemasons. Symply because it is upside down does not make it different then the double headed PHEONIX with the triangle right side up.
October 23, 2008 at 9:21 am |
The upside triangle is an ancient symbol representing “GODS ON EARTH”. Just like any secret society, the Masonic Mysteries have double meanings, some members know what they truly mean while others are told what they should know in regards to the symbols. Obviously, with the inverted triangle, your grandfather was part of the elite knowledge base of the Scottish Rite of Masons
October 26, 2008 at 1:26 am |
My mother and I inherited some jewerly from we dont know! In the collection I have what appears to be a very old ring with a double headed eagle, with a sword under its talons and the #32 on a triangle in the middle of the eagle. I have looked on the net and found this very interesting. The ring is very flat and tiny. Could this have been an old masonic womens ring?? It also has a 10 on the inside which we assumed this was 10 karat and initials OB… Is this ring worth anything but just sentimental value?/ thanks for your help from anybody who might know
September 22, 2009 at 12:56 am |
The women were called The Order of the Eastern Star. My grandmother and grandfather were in the Masons for over 50 years. Did you find any pins that confused you as well? All of it is really cool stuff. As far as value? Check ebay for simalar rings and see what they are going for.My ring (my grandmothers)is up there in price. It also depends on symbols on the ring. The Masons were a trip. You should google Masons and read all the stuff that your ring/s? are attatched too.
November 20, 2008 at 3:50 am |
I believe that the upside down triangle refers to the Prince of Mercy (26), whereas the point to the sky denotes the knight commander of the temple(27)
November 20, 2008 at 3:55 am |
….to add if the triangles are on the double headed eagle/phoenix it represents (up) the active 33 deg. master, (down) is the 32nd sublime prince of the royal secret
April 6, 2009 at 12:54 am |
“The number 32 inside the triangle represents the 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite.”
Why I see only “32″-s, why exactly this degree is written on most of the masonic signs I see on the cars of masons?
June 4, 2009 at 12:46 am |
The 32nd degree is the highest degree in the Scottish Rite of freemasonry which is a side body open to all Master masons. The 33rd degree is an honorary degree conferred on men who have spent their lives volunteering and contributing to the service of the fraternity.
Masonry is not a ruling class of illumined world leaders and the person claiming that “oliver’s” grandfather was part of some elite knowledge base doesn’t have any idea what he’s talking about and is simply spewing conspiracy theory rubbish found on the internet.
Want to know about masonry? Ask a mason.
September 22, 2009 at 1:04 am |
Hi Jay,
OK I will ask. My Grandfather and Grandmother were masons, she being eastern star. they lived in Kansas and She died in the masonic home in witchita. Did she have to be a mason or a masons wife to have been there. it was very nice. I wear her ring. A double headed pheonix with a 32 on the side and a strange sort of lightning bolt on the other. What does the squiggly lightning bolt stand for?
September 22, 2009 at 11:00 pm |
My husband inherited a gold ring from his late father. The ring belonged to his grandfather. In the middle is the double-headed phoenix (or eagle), on one side is a 32 in the triangle, and on the other side appears to be a 7 in a triangle. We are unsure about the 7, as it looks like it could be another symbol. Does anyone know what this means? We know about the ranking and the other symbols of the Scottish Rite masons, but what does the other symbol mean? My husband has been unable to trace any history on his grandfather and is eager to learn about any pieces he can find.
September 23, 2009 at 9:06 am |
Hi Jenni,
Masons are committed to caring for our widows and orphans… Eastern Star is a co-ed organization for the wives of masons but Master Masons can join as well and they put on lots of couple/family events and raise a lot of money for charity.
The ring you are referring too sounds like a Scottish Rite 32nd degree ring… Here’s a pic of one (http://www.freemasonstore.com/product_info.php?cPath=229_101_160&products_id=18901). It’s actually not a lightning bolt but probably the Hebrew letter ‘Yod’ which looks like a squiggly line and has historical and symbolical significance.
The Scottish Rite is a side body but is open only to Master Masons, so my guess is that the ring was actually your Grandfather’s and perhaps your Grandmother wore it but it was probably originally his.
Hope this helps
Jay Allen
Albert Pike Lodge #117
Denver, CO
December 10, 2009 at 9:46 am |
My father-in law left me some jewelry, a ring with a double eagle head, a 32 on one side and a “yod” symbol on the other side, with a diamond in the center, its 14k gold. Started reading “The Lost Symbol” Dan Brown and realized the ring was masonic. I’d like to know more about the ring and the Masons. Some of what I’ve read about their beliefs fit my own….maybe I should join? How do you learn more and join?