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Object Name |
Ribbon, Fraternal |
Other Name |
Knights of Pythias Ribbon |
Description |
Double-sided Knights of Pythias ribbon. One side is made of black silk ribbon with metallic braid on three sides and metallic fringe across the bottom end. Printed on the ribbon in silver is the text "DAKOTA / LODGE, NO. 6 / K.P. / LEAD, S.D." Attached to the top of the ribbon is a gold colored metal bar pin. The pin is embossed on either end with the busts of a man in profile. The center is embossed with crossed swords, an inverted triangle, laurel leaves, a podium, and text "KNIGHT OF PYTHIAS". Hanging off of the pin is a medallion in the shape of three inverted triangles, three crossed swords, and a knight's helmet. The triangles are enameled in yellow, blue, and red and contain the letters C, F, and B. The back of the medallion is embossed with manufacturer information for Whitehead and Hoag. The other side of the ribbon is striped blue, yellow and red. It is printed with silver text reading "DAKOTA / LODGE, NO. 6 / K.P. / LEAD, S.D." |
Collection |
Adams Museum Collection |
Catalog Number |
ART.081.481.001 |
Material |
Metal/Silk |
People |
McBride, James |
Search Terms |
Knights of Pythias Fraternal Accessories Fraternal Organizations Lead |
Relation |
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