masonic lapel pin

[Nicholas]

I found this pin in my back yard.

 

[dirtlooter]

very cool pin

 

[hubcap76]

That is a great piece of a personal item worn by a mason, looks old as well and I wouldn't be surprised if it was worn by a prince-mason. Great recovery.

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[BurntBear]

Interesting find...

 

[vpnavy]

Good job! Thanks for sharing...

 

[DavidGC]

This is from an appendant body of Masonry called the Knights Templar (which is a continuation of the York Rite body of Masonry). They are organized into groups called "commandaries." It is one of the few appendant bodies of Masonry that supports a specific religious group (in this case, Christianity; you do not have to be a Christian, but one of your obligations is to defend the Christian faith).

BTW, hubcap, there is nothing in Masonry called a Prince Mason. You are likely referring to Prince Hall Masonry, which is a masonic order created by and for African Americans during the days of segregation. It is only recently that state Masonic Grand Lodges (each state has a Grand Lodge that controls traditional Masonic organizations in their jurisdiction) have voted to "recognize" Prince Hall Masonry as a "legitimate" masonic organization, which allows other Masons to "communicate" with those members as fellow masons. Several states -- all in the Southern part of the U.S. -- still do not recognize Prince Hall Masons as fellow masons.

 

[Nicholas]

Hi
Is the number 48 the year?

 

[hubcap76]

This is from an appendant body of Masonry called the Knights Templar (which is a continuation of the York Rite body of Masonry). They are organized into groups called "commandaries." It is one of the few appendant bodies of Masonry that supports a specific religious group (in this case, Christianity; you do not have to be a Christian, but one of your obligations is to defend the Christian faith). BTW, hubcap, there is nothing in Masonry called a Prince Mason. You are likely referring to Prince Hall Masonry, which is a masonic order created by and for African Americans during the days of segregation. It is only recently that state Masonic Grand Lodges (each state has a Grand Lodge that controls traditional Masonic organizations in their jurisdiction) have voted to "recognize" Prince Hall Masonry as a "legitimate" masonic organization, which allows other Masons to "communicate" with those members as fellow masons. Several states -- all in the Southern part of the U.S. -- still do not recognize Prince Hall Masons as fellow masons.

negative was a un intentional spell correct by my phone, master should have been the substitute, but Ty

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[DavidGC]

Hi
Is the number 48 the year?

It is likely the number of the Commandery (ie. Constantine Commandery #48 of (city, state)

(I am not a member of the KT, so my knowledge is limited.)

 

[Nicholas]

Hi
Thanks for the info its a great find in my back yard. I was shocked to find it cuz I have metal detected before have found nothing, but it was down about 8 to 10 inches. Nick

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Nice find there, that would make me a happy camper finding that!

 

[Nicholas]

Hi
I would like to join the Freemasons. Nick

 

[SusanMN]

What a great find. I love it!