A collection of Masonic jewels and regalia once belonging to...

Estimate

£100 - £150

A collection of Masonic jewels and regalia once belonging to Bill Moody, 1960s, to include: a silver-gilt and gilt-metal Grand Lodge Masonic Charity Jewel, inscribed BRO A.W. MOODY SERVED AS STEWARD TO THE R.M.B.I. 1962 R.M.I.B. 1970 R.M.I.G. 1972, the reverse inscribed Honorable Testimonial of Masonic Charity and Benevolence Instituted by H:R:H: Aug Fred: Duke of Sussex M:W: Grand Master; a gilt and enamel steward badges; a Royal Arch Chapter; two collars, including one with silvered square inscribed IRENIC LODGE No. 4797 / PRESENTED TO W. Bro. ALFRED W.MOODY In appreciation of his services as W.M. 1966-67; a pair of white gloves; three aprons; and a book The Fall of Scotland Yard, Barry Cox, John Shirley, Martin Short, Penguin Books, 1977

Note: Bill Moody was detective chief superintendent of the Metropolitan Police in London in the 1970s.  He headed up one of the biggest investigations into police corruption while simultaneously collecting huge bribes from pornographic booksellers in Soho.  He was convicted and sentenced in 1977 to twelve years in prison.