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Lot 137 - Trio of Antique Knights Templar Medals with Bear Motifs Including El Dorado Commandery No. 4 K.T. Placerville, California, 1883 San Francisco Triennial Conclave, and Tancred Commandery No. 25 Moberly, Missouri
Lot 137 - Trio of Antique Knights Templar Medals with Bear Motifs Including El Dorado Commandery No. 4 K.T. Placerville, California, 1883 San Francisco Triennial Conclave, and Tancred Commandery No. 25 Moberly, Missouri
Lot 137 - Trio of Antique Knights Templar Medals with Bear Motifs Including El Dorado Commandery No. 4 K.T. Placerville, California, 1883 San Francisco Triennial Conclave, and Tancred Commandery No. 25 Moberly, Missouri
The first is a multi-section badge marked "El Dorado Commandery No. 4 K.T. Placerville Cal." on a black and white enameled panel beneath a reclining bear. A Maltese cross at center features a round medallion depicting Sutter Mill with the text "Sutter Mill 1848." A lower enameled panel reads "San Francisco August 1883," with crossed swords beneath. The enamel is intact with minor wear.
The second is a Knights Templar cross pattee pendant suspended from a bear-on-log bar pin. The cross features white, black, and red enamel with a knight's helmet at the top and a red triangle marked "25" at center. Text reads "Tancred," "In Hoc Signo Vinces," "K T," and "Moberly Mo." The enamel shows minor wear.
The third is a Maltese cross pendant suspended from a bear-on-log bar pin. The cross has dark enamel with gold text reading "San Francisco," "Triennial Conclave," and "1883." A central shield depicts the California state seal with the word "Eureka." The enamel shows scattered surface wear.
Auction Date: 05/14/2026
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