Gift of The Buffalo Historical Society, 1959.82.2 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Badge

DistributorDistributed by Knights Templar American

Mediumbrass

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 2 1/2 × 1 3/8in. (6.4 × 3.5cm)

ClassificationsSocial Groups

Credit LineGift of The Buffalo Historical Society

DescriptionA badge for the New Haven Commandery No. 2 of the Knights Templar. The badge has two pieces connected by on chain link. The top piece is a plain bar with a pin on the back. The bottom piece is in a rounded shape with a crown at the top and a piece extending from the bottom. In the center of the medal is a raised shield with an engraving of a man riding a horse.

Object number1959.82.2

InscribedRecto, inscribed: "NEW HAVEN COMMANDERY/ K. T. NO. 2/ NEW HAVEN CONN./ IN/ HOC SIGNO/ VINCES"

Verso, engraved: "C. G. BRAXMAR/ 86 CORTLANDT ST./ NEW YORK"

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