Knights of Pythias

[dirtfisher1127]

Hi'
Anyone know the age of this old K of P plate and what it might be worth? It is made of brass. Thanks!

 

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[dirtfisher1127]

Knights of Pythias organized in 1864. I'm thinking , just from the style, this plate might be near that period, but ONLY a hunch. I think it would, however be too late to have seen any Civil War action, even if this organization participated, but I think they were more peace oriented. Please feel free to take a wild guess as to value--whatever you say is more than I now know! Thanks.

 

[Mackaydon]

One for sale here for $35.
1800s Belt Buckle Knights of Pythias by RedRiverAntiques on Etsy
Don.....

 

[dirtfisher1127]

One for sale here for $35.
1800s Belt Buckle Knights of Pythias by RedRiverAntiques on Etsy
Don.....

Thanks so much, Don--this is the FIRST time I've ever seen any solid evidence regarding these items. I really appreciate your help!

 

[Mackaydon]

dirtfisher1127,
Note that the item was FOR SALE when I referenced it; now, today, it's shown as being SOLD. So maybe it did go off at $35. Glad to have helped.
Don....

 

[dirtfisher1127]

dirtfisher1127,
Note that the item was FOR SALE when I referenced it; now, today, it's shown as being SOLD. So maybe it did go off at $35. Glad to have helped.
Don....

Thanks again, Don. I'm the one who bought it! The seller said that it was from a de-accessioned collection of Civil War relics from around the 1920's--I thought that was pretty cool!

 

[ibjeepn]

My Great,great grandfather was a member !

 

[dirtfisher1127]

My Great,great grandfather was a member !

That's neat! Do you know anything about the group--philosophy, customs, rituals, etc?