Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.22 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

DistributorDistributed by Knights Templar American

Date1898

Mediumgold

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 3/4 × 1 1/2in. (7 × 3.8cm)

ClassificationsSocial Groups

Credit LineGift of anonymous

DescriptionA badge for the Hamilton Commandery of Connecticut worn at the 27th Triennial Conclave of the Knights Templar held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1898. The badge is all gold with inscriptions on the top and bottom pieces of the badge.

Object number1983.9.22

InscribedRecto, inscribed on top piece: "27TH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE K. T./ PITTSBURGH PA/ OCT. 10TH 1898"

Recto, inscribed on bottom piece: "K. T./ 5/ HAMILTON COMMANDERY/ CONN."

Verso, engraved: "C. G. BRAXMAR/ 10 MAIDEN LANE/ NEW YORK"

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