R.S.A.A. Lapel pin

Beautiful vintage brooch depicting the two-headed eagle of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

Dimensions: 12 mm. x 14 mm.

24 kt. gold.

The double-headed eagle is an ancient symbol dating back to ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. In the context of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the two-headed eagle represents the union of the two crowns, the king's crown and the priest's crown, symbolised by the two heads of the eagle.

This union of powers represents the harmony between temporal and spiritual power, between the secular and religious spheres. It also represents the balance between reason and faith, between knowledge and spirituality.

The two-headed eagle in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite recalls the importance of uniting and balancing these two aspects in the life of a Freemason. It encourages the pursuit of balance between the material and spiritual spheres, and emphasises the importance of developing both intellectual knowledge and spiritual wisdom.

In summary, the two-headed eagle in the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite represents the union of two powers or authorities, symbolising the harmony between temporal and spiritual power. It represents the balance between reason and faith, and invites Freemasons to seek harmony between the material and spiritual spheres in their lives.