Badge

Object Name:

Badge

Object ID:

2004.016.02

Date:

1900-1910

Description:

Masonic badge (Order of the Eastern Star), gold and enamel, worn by Josie Titus. Two pieces. Top piece, 2.0" x 1.7", consists of gold pin engraved "D. OF M. / QUEEN ESTHER SISTERHOOD No36" and purple silk ribbon. A white enameled Maltese cross is pinned to center of ribbon; center of cross has red enamel Chi-Rho symbol for Christ (XP). Bottom piece, 1.4" x 1.3", is suspended from top piece; it is enameled in red, blue, white, and black, and bears several symbols, including crown, shield, Maltese cross, Chi-Rho, "G", sword, crosier, and motto "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES". Reverse of bottom piece is engraved "Josie Titus".

Material:

Metal
Textile
Silk
Gold
Enamel

Dimensions:

H-3.4 W-1.7 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, Josie

Subjects:

Badges, Chi-Rho, Crosiers, Crosses, Crowns, Maltese cross, Masonic organizations, Ribbons, Shields, Sisterhoods, Swords, Symbols