Hartford, Connecticut Consistory badge
Dateabout 1910
Mediumbrass; enamel paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 1/8in. (6.4 × 2.9cm)
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionA badge for the Connecticut Consistory, 32nd degree of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, in 1910. The top of the badge has a pin and the emblem of the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, consisting of a two-headed eagle with the number "32" in the center. The eagle is standing on a perch with a banner underneath inscribed with "SPES MEA IN DEO EST." The bottom piece of the badge is a cross-like shape with a red background and gold detailing. Inscribed on this piece is "CONNECTICUT/ CONSISTORY/ HARTFORD/ 1910/ A/ A/ S/ R."
Object number1993.175.31
MarkingsVerso, inscribed: "MADE BY/ F. I. GORTON CO./ NO. ATTLEBORO/ MASS."NotesHistorical Note: The Connecticut Consistory, S.P.R.S, 32°, was chartered on 28 May 1864, and it confers the 19th through the 32nd degrees upon Scottish Rite candidates in the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite.On View
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