One of the symbols of the Shriners.

One of the symbols of the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the World.

Formerly known as the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (AAONMS)

Emblem

The emblem:

• Urn

• Crescent Moon Shriner symbol

• Scimitar Shriner symbol

• Star The Spirit, Divine Presence, Enlightenment, Wisdom, Human Aspiration. Represents light struggling ag...

A symbol of a navigator or explorer.

Completion, Achievement, Perfection. Meanings vary depending on the color, shape and number of petals. For example, the blue rose symbolizes the impossible, the golden rose the pinnacle of achievement, an eight petal rose regeneration. Scales Justice, Balance. Originating in Chaldea as the mystic sy...

Other name: Helix

In classical architecture, a spiral scroll, as on Ionic, Corinthian or Composite capitals, or on ancones, etc.

Etymology: Latin: "voluta" = scroll

Eye - The circular, central part of a volute.

Possible origins:

• Egyptian lotus. See Egyptian Origin of the Ionic Capital a...