Hartford, Connecticut Consistory badge
ManufacturerManufactured by
F. I. Gorton Co.
DistributorDistributed by
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite
founded 1767
Dateabout 1910
Mediumbrass; enamel paint
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 1/8in. (6.4 × 2.9cm)
ClassificationsSocial Events
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
Not on view
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