VINTAGE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO NEWARK NJ KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS REGISTERED 75359 RARE
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VINTAGE 29MM STEEL PROPRIETARY TOKEN MADE BY THE FAMOUS WHITEHEAD & HOAG COMPANY OF NEWARK NEW JERSEY WITH KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS LOGO PICTURED THIS TAG IS REGISTERED UNDER NUMBERED 75359 IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO THE WHITEHEAD & HOAG CO BADGES BUTTONS & NOVALTIES PART OF THE GARY PATERSON COLLECTION RARE PIECE ! The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, D.C., on 19 February 1864. The Kni...ghts 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 has over 2, 000 lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50, 000 in 2003. The order is headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as Pythian Castles. I HAVE NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED AND WILL BE FEATURING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF IN THE FUTURE ! I HAVE TRAVELED THE COUNTRY FOR 36 YEARS AND HAVE FOUND MERCHANT, SO CALLED $, CIVIL WAR PATRIOTS, STORE CARDS, DOG TAGS, SUTLERS, LOVE TOKENS, COUNTER STAMPS, CUTOUTS, ERRORS, TRADE, CENTENNIAL , CONDOR, WHITEHEAD & HOAG PROPRIETARY PIECES [THE GARY PATERSON COLLECTION] AND MUCH MORE MANY ONE OF A KIND AND RARITIES MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW MY AUCTIONS I WILL STIMULATE YOUR INTERESTS I HAVE FOUND ALL THESE GEMS IN MANY DIFFERENT AND UNUSUAL PLACES KEEP WATCHING AND AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR LOOKING ! THESE ARE FROM MY COLLECTIONS OF 55 YEARS! BOOKMARK ME FOR FUTURE AUCTIONS! ASK ANY QUESTIONS! THANKS!! BOB
The order has over 2, 000 lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50, 000 in 2003. The order is headquartered in Stoughton, Massachusetts. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as Pythian Castles. I HAVE NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED AND WILL BE FEATURING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF IN THE FUTURE ! I HAVE TRAVELED THE COUNTRY FOR 36 YEARS AND HAVE FOUND MERCHANT, SO CALLED $, CIVIL WAR PATRIOTS, STORE CARDS, DOG TAGS, SUTLERS, LOVE TOKENS, COUNTER STAMPS, CUTOUTS, ERRORS, TRADE, CENTENNIAL , CONDOR, WHITEHEAD & HOAG PROPRIETARY PIECES [THE GARY PATERSON COLLECTION] AND MUCH MORE MANY ONE OF A KIND AND RARITIES MAKE SURE TO FOLLOW MY AUCTIONS I WILL STIMULATE YOUR INTERESTS I HAVE FOUND ALL THESE GEMS IN MANY DIFFERENT AND UNUSUAL PLACES KEEP WATCHING AND AS ALWAYS THANKS FOR LOOKING ! THESE ARE FROM MY COLLECTIONS OF 55 YEARS! BOOKMARK ME FOR FUTURE AUCTIONS! ASK ANY QUESTIONS! THANKS!! BOB