Military Lodges

Military Lodges: The Apron and the Sword of Freemasonry Under Arms is a book written by Robert Freke Gould that explores the history and significance of military lodges within the Freemasonry organization. The book delves into the origins of military lodges, tracing their roots back to the Crusades and the Knights Templar, and examines their evolution over time. Gould examines the role that military lodges played in the lives of soldiers and officers throughout history, and how they provided a sense of community, camaraderie, and support during times of war and conflict. The book also examines the symbolism and rituals associated with military lodges, including the use of aprons and swords, and how these elements were used to reinforce the values of Freemasonry. Overall, Military Lodges provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the unique role that military lodges have played within the broader context of Freemasonry and military history.1899. Being an account of Lodges in regiments and ships of war and of famous soldiers and sailors, of all countries, who have belonged to the society together with biographies of distinguished military and naval brethren, and anecdotes showing the influence of Masonry in warfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.