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Sterling Silver Extra Large Masonic Symbol Pendant, Diamond Cut Finish, Very Well Made, No Sharp Edges and has a Good Weight and Feel to it. It measures about 3 5/16″ (83mm) Tall not including the bail. Chain sold separately. ©… More >>

Sterling Silver Extra Large Diamond Cut Masonic Symbol Pendant

LABARUM

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The monogram of the name of Christ, formed by the first two letters of that word, λάβαρον , in Greek. It is the celebrated sign which the legend says appeared in the sky at noonday to the Emperor Constantine, and which was afterward placed by him upon his standard. Hence it is sometimes called f the Cross of Constantine. It was adopted as a symbol by the early Christians, and frequent instances of it are to be found in b the catacombs.

According to Eusebius, the Labarum was surrounded by the motto EN TOTTQ NIGH, or Conquer by this, which has been Latinized to In hoc signo Vinces, the motto assumed by the Masonic Knights Templar (see In hoc signo Vinces).

In his Life of Constantine, Eusebius describes the arrangement of the Labarum as on a long gilded spear having a crosspiece supporting a square purple cloth jewelled richly, at end of spear a gold wreath enclosing monogram. The derivation of the word Labansm is uncertain. The Greek word Labaron means a flag.