Masonic Symbols and Emblems




This is a composite of the common symbols
used in Freemasonry.






"The Square and Compasses (or, more correctly,
a square and a set of compasses joined together
is the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry." --Wikipedia





York Rite


Royal Arch Degree
Includes the Mark Master,
Past Master,
and the Most Excellent Master Degrees.
But the culmination is the Royal Arch Degree
which is the conclusion of the Master Mason Degree.





York Rite


Cryptic Masonry
Includes the Royal Master Degree, Select Master Degree,
and culminates with the Super Excellent Master Degree





York Rite


Knights Templar
Includes Knight of the Red Cross, Knight of Malta,
and concludes with the Knight Templar. Contains the Chivalic Orders.






"The Order of the Eastern Star is the largest fraternal organization in the world
that both men and women can join.   It was established in 1850 by Rob Morris,
a lawyer and educator from Boston, Massachusetts,
who had been an official with the Freemasons." --Wikipedia




Another example





Symbols shown on this web page provide a basic knowledge
of the more common symbols of Freemasonry.
There are many more symbols in Freemasonry
that can be found elsewhere on the Internet
or at your local library.