{"product_id":"grouping-of-four-antique-masonic-and-knights-templar-ribbon-medals-including-washington-no-4-kt-newport-rhode-island-sacramento-no-2-commandery-and-grand-encampment-kt-usa-hugh-mccurdy-grand-master-20260514","title":"Lot 134 - Grouping of Four Antique Masonic and Knights Templar Ribbon Medals Including Washington No. 4 K.T. Newport, Rhode Island, Sacramento No. 2 Commandery, and Grand Encampment K.T. U.S.A. Hugh Mccurdy Grand Master","description":"A grouping of four antique Masonic and Knights Templar ribbon medals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first is a Knights Templar medal with a shield-shaped top badge marked \"Washington No. 4, K.T.\" and \"Newport, R.I.\" with a beehive motif flanked by foliage. A black and white silk ribbon suspends an oval pendant with an enameled cross and crown device. The enamel shows a small chip. The ribbon is worn and fraying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second is a Knights Templar Commandery medal with a bar pin flanked by cross pattee devices with red enamel inlay. A black and white ribbon supports a mounted knight on horseback figure, below which hangs a Maltese cross pendant marked \"Sacramento,\" \"No.,\" \"2,\" and \"Commandery,\" with a red enamel cross at center. The ribbon shows soiling and wear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe third is a Masonic dedication medal in the form of a square and compass, with a central circular medallion depicting a Masonic temple building. Text around the border references Manchester and a dedication date in October of the 1890s. A green silk ribbon is attached at the top. The ribbon is heavily worn and deteriorated, and the medal shows overall tarnish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth is a Grand Encampment Knights Templar medal with a top bar featuring crossed swords and a banner reading \"In Hoc Signo Vinces.\" An orange and black ribbon suspends a large round medallion reading \"Grand Encampment, K.T. U.S.A.\" and \"Hugh McCurdy, Grand Master,\" with a relief portrait bust in profile. The medal shows overall patina.","brand":"Granite Union Auction Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52663202611489,"sku":"20260514-LOT134","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260514-1492_7a99f475-c4a6-4b5b-97c2-b6bf68aa9bfe.jpg?v=1778519806","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/grouping-of-four-antique-masonic-and-knights-templar-ribbon-medals-including-washington-no-4-kt-newport-rhode-island-sacramento-no-2-commandery-and-grand-encampment-kt-usa-hugh-mccurdy-grand-master-20260514","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}