pendant w/skull and cross bones & letters FMMT around that

rckhy37

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I have a small 1 1/2 inch tall x 3/4 inch wide charm/pendant type Emblem.at the top is a loop to attach to chain,below that is a knights helmet with feathers running down like a mohawk,below that is a cross with a porcelin emblem with the letters K of C and below that a shield with a sword and anchor crossed across it, on the other side is a skull and crossbones with the letters clockwise from top FMMT with a red porcelin background/ I also have a GUEST badge which says SUPREME CONVENTION DAVENPORT AUG.1-3 1916 with GUEST in the center with a blue porcelin background, Attached to the 1st is a card which reads K of C watch chain emblem circa 1900,belonged to bro John P. Breickner Sr. charter member of San Domingo Council Phila Penna Donated by Bro Jon P. Brekkner Jr. St Joseph Council 4969 and the other one has a card which reads K of C member lapel badge Supreme Convention Davenport Iowa Aug,1916 Donated by Bro John P Brekkner jr. St Joseph Council 4969,could anyone tell me about the skull and crossbones with the knights helmet pendant? who got them?what organization was it for?Is this a rare piece?what about the guest badge from 1916?is it rare what group was it associated with are either of these items valuable?And any other info would be greatly appreciated,I love this site...View attachment 721835View attachment 721836View attachment 721838View attachment 721839View attachment 721840View attachment 721841View attachment 721842View attachment 721844View attachment 721845
 

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TFFM (Tempest Fugit, Memento Mori / Time flies, Remember Death) was used on early Knights of Columbus (K of C) items.
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thank you for the information,I like the quote,any other information would be greatly appreciated,again,Thank you,rckhy37
 

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