Pin, Fraternal

Object number2007.147.6 a,b

Date1880-1914

MediumMetal; paint

Credit LineGift of Beverly A. Scott Harrington and Eileen M. Scott Gritton

DescriptionCircular metal fraternal pin with screw and sharp point in back. Painted white with gold Masonic square and compasses symbol; center is blue with a gold letter. Separate circular backing.Dimensions0.625 x 0.625 in. (1.6 x 1.6 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Gold "G" at center.
Historical NotesPin related to Masonic membership to which John Britton Remley (1844-1914), a Pittsburgh businessman and Civil War veteran, belonged. Part of a collection that documents Mr. Remley's business, social, and fraternal activities. Married twice with several children, John Britton Remley was at one time involved in the shoe industry and was also a grocer. In addition to his businesses, he was a member of the Tancred Commandery No. 48, which was a Pittsburgh Knights Templar branch, and the Young Men's Republican Club of Pittsburgh.

Previous owner John Britton Remley (1844 - 1914)

Related institution Knights Templar

Related institution Freemasons

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