RARE Antique Grave Marker Knights of Pythias Funeral Memorial Fraternal Order
January 20, 2024
Antique fraternal order Knights of Pythias grave marker flag holder. Measures 37 1/2 in long by 9 in wide. Weighs 6 1/2 lbs. Made of cast iron. Features many of the symbols that are significant to the Knights of Pythias. A knight’s helmet, a shield with three letters, “F”, “C”, and “B”, which stand for their motto, FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY, and BENEVOLENCE, surrounded by swords, battle axes, and a spear, representing the weapons that were used against their enemies.