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Object Name |
Belt |
Other Name |
Knights of Pythias Belt |
Description |
Orange-red leather. Sewn to front side of belt is gold and red striped fabric. Attached to one end is a gold colored metal buckle and is roughly shield-shaped with a knight's helmet at the top flanked by a sword and axe. In the center of the buckle is a red cross surrounded by raised text reading "KNIGHTS TEMPLAR / IN HOC SIGNO VINCES." Three chains with lobster type hooks hang from belt. Chains are gold colored metal and made up of oval loops with barrel-shaped center pieces that are embossed with leaves. The chains are attached to the belt by a strap of maroon colored leather attached to the back side of the belt. Other end of belt has a loop of gold colored metal and a flap of leather that is stamped with "THE HENDERSON / AMES CO. / KALAMAZOO MICH." |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.2009.031.056 |
Material |
Leather/Non-Ferrous Metal/Thread/Dyes |
Search Terms |
Fraternal Accessories Men's Clothing & Accessories Knights Templar Fraternal Organizations |