Cambridgeshire Freemasons joined a national remembrance service.
The event, which took place on November 1, was held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
The Freemasons attended to show support for the Armed Forces community.
Since the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) signed the Armed Forces Covenant in October 2021, it has been recognised with the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award.
This is the highest honour given to organisations that go above and beyond to support the Armed Forces community.
The Cambridgeshire Freemasons were represented by a senior provincial dignitary, a wreath bearer, and a standard bearer who joined the official procession.
Assistant provincial grand master for Cambridgeshire, Jonathan Lambert, said: "Cambridgeshire Freemasons were immensely proud to stand alongside the Armed Forces community at this national act of remembrance.
"This occasion allowed us to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country, and to reaffirm our ongoing commitment to supporting veterans, serving personnel, and their families."
The journey began on September 23 when the Cambridgeshire Province Wreath was collected from Jonathan Lambert and the memorial contingent beside the City of Ely War Memorial.
It was then kept safe by the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association (WSMBA) for transportation to the National Arboretum.
At the service, the wreaths collected by members of the WSMBA, who had travelled across the UK collecting wreaths from every Masonic Province, were laid at the Arboretum by senior Masonic representatives.
The service included hymns, poems, blessings, and music from the Gresley Colliery Brass Band.
More than 90 officials and dignitaries took part in the procession to the Masonic Memorial Garden.
This act of remembrance allowed the Freemasons to publicly honour the bravery and sacrifices of the Armed Forces and show their ongoing support.
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