Documentary Account of the German Union

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Recto original: "Rv"

A hand-colored emblem appears on a white rectangular slip of paper. The emblem consists of a central oval with a blue background. It depicts a white pelican standing on a silver crescent moon. Above the pelican is a radiant golden sun. The crescent moon rests on a cubic pedestal or altar. This altar features an X-shaped design, also known as a saltire, with four small red roses in each quadrant. The entire oval is surrounded by a circular border containing the words Hermetic Philosophy in gold capital letters.

Hermetic Philosophy A philosophical and esoteric tradition based on writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. It focuses on the relationship between the divine, the cosmos, and humanity., Pelican In alchemical symbolism, the pelican represents the stage of "multiplication" or the soul's sacrifice. It is often shown feeding its young with its own blood., Crescent Moon, Alchemy The ancient practice of transforming base metals into gold and seeking a universal elixir, often used as a metaphor for spiritual perfection., Hermeticism, Altar