Description
This is a circa 1913 Knights' Templar bar pin worn at the 32nd Triennial Conclave in 1913 at the Grand Commandery No. 1, Denver, Colorado. Styled upon the ancient group of warrior-gentlemen who protected Christian travelers to the holy Land, the Knights Templar is a modern-day fraternal society under the umbrella of Masonry. The bar pin is beautifully enameled with flowers. Leaves and crosses and was made by the Whitehead & Hoag Company of Newark, New Jersey.
VINTAGE:Circa 1913.
SIZE:Approximately 11/16" in height and 1-7/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Plated brass, enamel.
ATTACHMENT:Horizontal T-style pin with tongue-style catch.
MARKINGS:WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO. NEWARK, N.J.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Knights' Templar collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAEX14 LFEX2/14
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The pin has some very small spots of light wear and tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.