Skip to content

Museum object · Awards, Medals, and Insignia

Knights of Pythias Supreme Lodge F.C.B. medal belonging to David Spears

1864-1933

Smithsonian NMAAHC collection

COLLECTION RECORDImage not availableExplore the catalog description and source record.
Visit the source record ↗

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

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.

Sources & collection details

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture — original record ↗

Source collection ↗

Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13

Catalog reference: 2011.57.20.7

Continue exploring Series 1

Explore all Series 1 cards →