Name/Title
Membership BadgeEntry/Object ID
1960.80.1hDescription
Membership badge consisting of two parts. The upper portion is shaped with scrollwork and topped by a crown. It has the inscription, "27th TRIENNIAL PITTSBURGH", across the center and a hinged pin on the reverse. Hanging from it by two short chains is a medallion in the shape of a cross pattee with a figure of justice at the center. There is a monogram of the initial TK on the top arm of the cross, and the side arms split the inscription, "No. 5". "ST. JOHNSBURY VERMONT" is on a banner over the two side arms, and the words, "PALESTINE COMMANDERY" ring the center. The bottom arm of the cross says, "FAIRBANKS STANDARD SCALES".Context
Worn by a member of the St. Johnsbury commandery of the Knights Templar to the triennial convention in Pittsburgh.Acquisition
Accession
1960.80Source or Donor
Buffalo Historical SocietyAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Irons & RussellDate made
circa 1900Place
City
ProvidenceState/Province
Rhode IslandCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Badge, MembershipNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Badge, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3 inWidth
2 inDepth
3/8 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Knights TemplarPerson or Organization
Fairbanks ScalesRelated Places
Place
Town
St. JohnsburyCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
City
PittsburghState/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America