✅ SOLVED Found in 1930's era house front yard in rural North Carolina

DrJ314

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I'm thinking Masonic, but just a guess. Feels relatively cheaply made and back looks stainless to me. The chain is metal and the white cross almost looks porcelain (if you look close there are cracks and some chips/flakes in the "paint". Tube of chapstick and some lincoln cents for scale. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Mike.
 

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DanMcG

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I was thinking the Knights of Columbus. Ok now I got to look around.
Edit; I was wrong.
 

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Blackfoot58

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It may be Masonic. Tied in with York Rite/Commandery several ties to the cross of Malta-style cross. I could see Knights of Columbus as well.
I did some looking. I’d bet on Masonic via the Knights Templar tie-in. This is a common symbol used in their jewelry. Available to see on line. Look under “white cross of Malta Masonic”.
 

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DrJ314

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I've found similar images online, but nothing with the circular backing or neck chain. Was also surprised by the cheap-sh construction.

Appreciate the feedback!
 

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Stormyrock

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I'm thinking Masonic, but just a guess. Feels relatively cheaply made and back looks stainless to me. The chain is metal and the white cross almost looks porcelain (if you look close there are cracks and some chips/flakes in the "paint". Tube of chapstick and some lincoln cents for scale. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Mike.

I'm thinking Masonic, but just a guess. Feels relatively cheaply made and back looks stainless to me. The chain is metal and the white cross almost looks porcelain (if you look close there are cracks and some chips/flakes in the "paint". Tube of chapstick and some lincoln cents for scale. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Mike.
I am almost positive it is masonic. I got one very similar. along with it was other masonic jewelry.. but that would just be my opinion. 20221214_144049.jpg 20230121_110321.jpg 20221214_144113.jpg 20221214_144141.jpg
 

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Blackfoot58

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Blackfoot58

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Don’t let the “cheap appearance” fool you. Not every Masonic item is top quality. Some pieces are costume jewelry used in “skits”. These aren’t gold and diamonds; rather pot metal, glass, ceramic, tin, etc.
 

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