For centuries, the flowers have been the subject of many literary works, and became symbolic in various regions and organizations. After World War II, the forget-me-not flower was used again as a Masonic emblem in 1948 at the first Annual Convention of the United Grand Lodges of Germany in 1948. Faithful Love and Fidelity – Forget-me-nots symbolize loyalty and faithful love, likely because of its association with the German folktale. In fact, there are lots of them planted in the gardens of London’s Kensington Palace in honor of her. Concordant and Appendant Bodies Freemasonry is associated with several appendant bodies, such as the: Scottish Rite - The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is a worldwide Masonic fraternity.

The number of Freemasons executed during World War 2 is unknown, but estimates place anywhere between 80,000 and 200,000 killed. They were formed to treat young victims of polio, but as that disease was controlled they broadened their scope. But masonic legend tells that in the midst of the war, the German Grand Lodge of the Sun adopted that little blue forget me not pin, not as an emblem of charity, but as a substitute for the square and compass.Genetic analysis indicates that the genus originated in the Northern Hemisphere, and that species native to New Zealand, Australia, New Guinea, and South America form a lineage of closely related species that are likely derived from a single dispersal event to the Southern Hemisphere. We must never forget our duty to honor their memory, and continue their legacy of brotherly love, relief, and truth. It then was also adopted as an official Masonic emblem honoring those brothers who dared to wear the flower openly, and also recognizes the contributions of Masonic educators. The theme was the rage at the time and alluded to the mystery and ceremony of the "Arabian Nights" with its elaborate parties and frolic. The divisions within the York Rite and the requirements for membership differ from jurisdiction to jurisdiction, but the essentials are the same.

During the ensuing decade of Nazi power a little blue Forget Me Not flower worn in a Brother’s lapel served as one method whereby brethren could identify each other in public and in cities and concentration camps throughout Europe. The Shrine shares the basic requirement with the Freemasons that a petitioner must profess a belief in a supreme being. However, everyone agrees that this is the masonic symbol of tolerance, anti-discrimination, and remembrance of those who died in World War II.The constitutions describe the Royal Arch being part of ‘pure and ancient Masonry’ this is defined as the three degrees of the Craft viz.

The significance of the Forget-me-not flower in freemasonry as explained to me by a survivor of the Auswitch Concentration camp. Example: Mahi Temple is now Mahi Shriners) This is to help the public understand that the Shrine is a men's fraternity rather than a religion or religious group. After World War II, the forget-me-not flower was used again as a Masonic emblem in 1948 at the first Annual Convention of the United Grand Lodges of Germany.

In 1938, a forget-me-not badge—made by the same factory as the Masonic badge—was chosen for the annual Nazi Party Winterhilfswerk, the annual charity drive of the National Socialist People's Welfare, the welfare branch of the Nazi party. For example, at the concentration and later prison camp at Esterwegen, Belgian political prisoners formed the Loge Liberté chérie (Beloved Liberty Lodge) and conducted meetings and ritual in secret from 1943-1944. There is also the Cooke Manuscript, which is said to be dated 1430 and contained the Constitution of German stonemasons(4), but the first appearance of the word 'Freemason' occurs in the Statutes of the Realm enacted in 1495 by Henry VII, however, most other documentary evidence prior to the 1500s appears to relate entirely to operative Masons rather than speculative ones. Distributing the forget-me-not at the Grand Lodge Communication was meant to remind German Brethren of the charitable activities of the Grand Lodge.

Supreme Court Justice Nelson, Samuel - Supreme Court Justice Paterson, William - Supreme Court Justice Pitney, Mahlon - Supreme Court Justice Reed, Stanley F.Writing as an observer looking in from out, It is clear that the brethren in Nazi occupied Germany were cautious for their lifes (Let us not forget that Germany was the first country the Nazi’s Invaded). Supreme Court Justice Todd, Thomas - Supreme Court Justice Trimble, Robert - Supreme Court Justice Vinson, Frederick M. That is, Freemasonry was linked to a variety of Nazi enemies – Communism, the international press, and Jews. Another key figure in Masonic history was Elias Ashmole (1617-1692), who was made a Mason in 1646, although Speculative Masons were being admitteed into Lodges as early as 1634. Despite this, Myosotis species are now common throughout temperate latitudes because of the introduction of cultivars and alien species.