Ankh

Even though it appears on collections of symbols sometimes, the Crux Ansata is not a common Masonic Symbol. It is part of the regalia of the Women’s Grand Lodge of Belgium (see below) and is part of the decoration of the temple of the (semi-Masonic) women’s organisation Vita Feminea Textura.

The above can be seen in the Museum of Freemasonry in Brussels. Their catalogue has the following text (translated from Dutch):

Chronological collection of different jewels of the Women’s Grand Lodge of Belgium. On top one sees the badge of the Obedience.

Below is what appears to be a Templar jewels collection. There is also an Ankh there.

Not unexpectedly, the Ankh also features in the Egyptian themed rite of Memphis-Misraim. Also see winged Ankh.

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