With 84 lodges and 3’350 members, the Grand Lodge Alpina of Switzerland is a Swiss Masonic obedience founded in 1844.
Jonas Furrer, founding member of the Swiss Confederation and President of the Confederation.
Elie Ducommun (1833–1906), Grand Master of GLAS, 1902 Nobel Peace Prize
GLAS Headquarter in Berne
Masonic Temple in La Chaux-de-Fonds
French Rite
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The French Rite is one of the oldest masonic rites, one of the most spread around the world, dominant in France and Belgium. It is the direct heir and one of the best preserved ritual of speculative m
Venerable Master Apron of the "Traditional" French Rite
Alexandre Louis Roëttiers de Montaleau (1748–1807)
French Master's apron from the 19th century
4th Order Apron