Gift of anonymous, 1983.9.27 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

DistributorDistributed by Knights Templar American

Date1880

Mediumbronze; copper; satin

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 3 1/2 × 1 5/8in. (8.9 × 4.1cm)

ClassificationsSocial Groups

Credit LineGift of anonymous

DescriptionA badge for the Washington Commandery of the Knights Templar in Hartford, Conn. for a meeting held in Chicago in 1880. The badge has a top bar with the Connecticut state emblem in blue enamel. A black and white diagonal striped ribbon is attached to the top bar. A Maltese cross is suspended from the ribbon by a hinge. In the center of the cross is a raised circular piece witha relief bust of George Washington.

Object number1983.9.27

InscribedRecto, inscribed: "AUG. 17TH/ CHICAGO/ 1880/ QUI TRANSTULIT SUSTINET"

Recto, inscribed: "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES/ A. O./ 678/ A. D./ 1796/ HARTFORD, CONN./ WASHINGTON/ COMMANDERY NO. 1. K. T."

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