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Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894
Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894
Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894
Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894
Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894
Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894

Medals and Ribbons Rare Knights of Pythias 1894

$ 5.27

Availability: 36 in stock
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: Very good no damage
  • Year: 1894
  • Organization: Knights of Pythias

    Description

    This is a very good condition medal. The Knights of Pythias is a
    fraternal organization
    and
    secret society
    founded in
    Washington, D.C.
    , on February 19, 1864. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an
    act of the United States Congress
    . It was founded by
    Justus H. Rathbone
    , who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet
    John Banim
    about the legend of
    Damon and Pythias
    . This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor, and friendship that are the center of the order.
    The order had over 2,000 lodges in the
    United States
    and around the world, with a total membership of over 50,000 in 2003. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as
    Pythian Castles
    .