This hollow, oval Silver Committee Badge, which includes the Prince of Wales' plumes, was issued by the Savage Club - formed 1857.
The club still flourishes with its membership drawn from the worlds of art, music, drama, literature, science and law
The Masonic lodge attached to the Savage Club (no. 2190), was formed at the instigation of the Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, who as a guest of honour at a Savage Club dinner inquired if there were a lodge attached to it.
There was not, and at his suggestion, one was formed, and consecrated on 18 January 1887.
This badge is going on sale at Baldwins in London on May 26 with an estimate of up to 80 pounds.
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