St. John's long jacket with medal, and matching pants
Name/Title
Regalia, Masonic Knights Templar
Entry/Object ID
2001.306
Description
Uniform- Knights of St. John coat with attached cross, pants with suspenders, ornate belt. The buckle on the belt has the inscription: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES. Translates to: "In this sign you will conquer".
*The Knights of St. John, also known as the Knights Hospitaller, wore a white eight-pointed cross on their chest. The cross is also known as the Maltese cross or the Amalfi cross.
**This regalia is associated with the Masonic Knights Templar, in which red crosses on the cuffs are associated with, as well as the phrase "in hoc signo vinces" inside a Maltese Cross. In addition, Harry Spera was a member of an orthodox church, Knights of St. John are affiliated with Roman Catholic churches. 05/27/25 JN
