Badge
- Object Name:
- Badge
- Object ID:
- 2004.016.01
- Date:
- 1920-1940
- Description:
- Masonic badge (Knights Templar), gold, worn by Roy C. Titus (1889-1977), Concord, NH. Three pieces, connected by brass links. Top piece is rectangular nameplate, 0.45" x 2.0", engraved "SIR ROY C. TITUS / PROFILE COMDY No 263"; pin on back. Center piece is eight-pointed star, 1.85" wide, with raised red enameled cross and engraved motto "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES"; 16 stamped stars around cross. Bottom piece is double cross, 1.9" X 1.15", engraved "PAST / COMMANDER". No markings on reverse.
- Material:
- Metal
Gold
Brass
Enamel - Dimensions:
- H-4.75 W-2 inches
- Provenance:
- Roy C. Titus (1889-1977) was father of donor. He worked for Boston & Maine Railroad in Concord and was a painter for Abbot-Downing Co. Roy's parents were Ivol and Josie Titus.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Preston W. Titus
- People:
- Titus, Roy C. (1889-1977)
- Subjects:
- Badges, Crosses, Double cross, Masonic organizations, Stars
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