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

[DrJ314]

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]

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

 

[Blackfoot58]

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

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.

 

[Blackfoot58]

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”.

 

[DrJ314]

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!

 

[Tony in SC]

I say head shop item?

 

[ColtsPop]

Templar design yes, post 1920

 

[Stormyrock]

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.

 

[Blackfoot58]

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. View attachment 2068078View attachment 2068079View attachment 2068081View attachment 2068080

Those Eastern Star pieces are neat. The cross is Masonic also. I can’t make the detail of the 5 pointed star. Is the other an M with a diamond?

 

[DrJ314]

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. View attachment 2068078View attachment 2068079View attachment 2068081View attachment 2068080

Interesting pieces Stormyrock. Thank you!

 

[Nathan W]

I agree with others about Masonic, where in NC did you find it?

 

[Blackfoot58]

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.

 

[DrJ314]

I agree with others about Masonic, where in NC did you find it?

Oxford, NC