Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge F.C.B. medal belonging to David Spears
1864-1933
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
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A Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge F.C.B. medal depicting a knight's helmet with an eagle resting on top and chest armor over two crossed swords in gold on top of a pentagon in silver. The medal is attached to a blank nameplate in gold. Inscribed on the back: [SUPREME LODGE/F C B]. F.C.B. stands for the Pythian motto: Friendship, Charity, Benevolence.
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Catalog reference: 2011.57.20.7
