Fraternal Groups & Societies Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1880's - 1890's Member Lapel Badge for the United Order of Pilgrim Fathers. This fraternal organization was formed in 1879 in Lowell, Massachusetts with membership restricted to residents of the six New England states only. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a Knights' Templar Pilgrim Commandery, No. 9 badge from Lowell, Massachusetts. 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...

ARTIFACT: 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,...

ARTIFACT: Rare 1880's UPEC, Portuguese Union of the State of California, member lapel stud. The center shows a ship inside a blue enameled oval and above crossed Portugal and United States flags, surrounding reads: "U.CeP", "U.P.E.C."...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1894 framed Knights of Columbus membership document originally belonging to prominent Manchester, New Hampshire citizen, James F. Cavanaugh who took his first degree in 189The sword is a Columbus head sword awarded to Cavanaugh...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1890s pocket mirror from the Knights Templar Bradford Commandery #4 K.T. of Biddeford, Maine. Styled upon the ancient group of warrior-gentlemen who protected Christian travelers to the Holy Land, the Knights Templar is a...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful circa 1893 brass Masonic seal stamp of St. Aspinquid Lodge, No. 198 of York, Maine. The seal depicts the martyred Micmac Chief at the center and surrounding it reads: "ST. ASPINQUID LODGE, NO. 198, A. F. & A. M." (see mirror...

ARTIFACT: Wonderful 19th century Knights Templar sword, ornate scabbards, and hilt, fully engraved blade. Custom leather case. Sword and case named to original owner, Charles J. Getz. The Templar Order was established in 1118 to ensure the custody of the...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous first half 19th century Freemason's Grand Lodge in New Hampshire badge. The Grand Lodge in New Hampshire was formed by five freemasons in 1789 after the American War of Independence in the William Pitt Tavern (formerly known as the...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1960s member badge for the Tombstone Vigilantes. Begun in 1946, the Vigilantes are a women's historical reenactment group. The badge is shaped like a covered wagon. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" in height...

ARTIFACT: Circa 1930's-40's Q.B. Quiet Birdman lapel wing in enameled sterling silver. Q.B. is a secretive male aviator's club which was founded after WWI. Its member's must be invited to join and once in are life members, the club meets in different...

ARTIFACT: Cool, Deco 1930's Science Clubs of America sterling lapel pin. The pin shows a torch in the center of three bolts of electricity above a round gear plate and it reads: "SCIENCE CLUBS OF AMERICA" across the top in embossed lettering...