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1. Belt, Sword - Knights Templar sword belt

   Knight's Templar sword belt with straps for attaching a scabbard 1997-0027-005. The belt buckle has a red cross and the Latin words "In Hoc Signo Vinces" meaning "in this sign you shall conquer". Size 39. Belonged to Ross Sheppard.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. Button, Promotional - DeMolay button

   Yellow button "I'm For DeMolay." The Order of DeMolay is an international youth fraternity for young men and derives its name from Jacques DeMolay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

   Record Type: Object

   
3. Certificate, Achievement - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry certificate, Lars M. Lerberg

   Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry certificate or diploma awarded to Lars M. Lerberg at Devon, Montana. Awarded November 1915 by Geo. F. Moore, Grand Commander. Thirty-two degrees are pictured in a linked chain around the border and the two headed eagle is at the top below the photo of Frederick Webber who governed the rite beginning in 1859. The text is written in Latin, but it appears that Lars had achieved the 32 degrees. Has ...

   Record Type: Archive

   
4. Coat - Single breasted Masonic coat

   Black wool Masonic coat. Gold braid around the red cross emblems on the stand-up collar and sleeve cuffs is for a commander. Coat label: The Wendell Co., Minneapolis, Minn. The single breasted coat has a long fancy kick pleat in back, two inner pockets, and an inner waist strap . It has a belt hook on the outer left at the waist. Belonged to Ross Sheppard.

   Record Type: Object

   
5. Necktie - Bolo tie

   Black & gold bolo tie that belonged to Les Kouba. Has 15" cord with 1.5" gold metal tips on the ends. A 1" metal clasp has a Shriner emblem on the front.

   Record Type: Object

   
6. Pin, Insignia - Masonic campaign lapel pin

   1994 Masonic fundraising campaign lapel pin for the Minnesota Masonic Historical Socity & Museum. The design was inspired by the entrance portal of the former Cataract Masonic Temple in Minneapolis, the last of the "grand architectural edifices" constructed for the fraternity in the early 1920s. The pin depicts two operative craftsman with working tools fashioning the square and compasses from the rough ashlar. Embossed upon the pin is the mot...

   Record Type: Object

   
7. Pin, Insignia - USA/Statue of Liberty lapel pin

   Masonic USA/Statue of Liberty lapel pin. A gold Statue of Liberty overlays the blue outline map of the United States with the Masonic symbol imprinted in gold. Owner unknown; Collected by Walter Hombach, deceased husband of donor.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. Pin, Lapel - Freemasonry Grand Lodge 35 year pin

   Lapel pin of the Grand Lodge of Masons (Freemasonry) fraternal organization. The pin contains the gold square and compass emblem with "G" and "35 years" on a blue background. A small diamond or sparkling stone is on the very top of the compass and a stud and pincer style guard are on the back. Pin is in a small hinged plastic box. Pin belonged to Stan Ewald and honored his 35 years in the Lodge.

   Record Type: Object

   
9. Pin, Lapel - Freemasonry Grand Lodge 45 year pin

   Lapel pin of the Grand Lodge of Masons (Freemasonry) fraternal organization. Pin contains gold compass and white enamel square emblem of the Masons with "G" and "45 yrs" in gold on a blue background. Stud with pincer style guard is on the back. Pin is in small hinged plastic box. Pin belonged to Stan Ewald and honored his 45 years in the Lodge.

   Record Type: Object

   
10. Print, Photographic - Masonic Lodge-Hutchinson, MN

    Black and white photograph of the Hutchinson, MN Masonic Lodge, located on First Avenue SE. From a postcard sent to Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Schmidt at Dixon, IL on June 23, 1953. Masonic symbols are on the light globes near the street. Automobiles are parked on the street.

    Record Type: Photo

    
11. Print, Photographic - Past Masters of Hope Lode No. 42, Glencoe, MN

    Set of eight sheets of contact prints of Past Masters of Hope Lodge No. 42, A. F. & A. M., Glencoe MN and four views of the main Lodge room. Portraits of the Past Masters date from the first year of the Lodge 1863 to 1982 when they were copied. An index to the set is 1987-0453-003. The Masons presented the contact print set of Masters of the Lodge from 1863 to 1982 to the McLeod County Historical Society. Jim Kelly presented the set to Societ...

    Record Type: Photo

    
12. Ribbon, Fraternal - Order of the Silver Trowel ribbon & pendant

    Masonic Order of the Silver Trowel purple ribbon and trowel pendant in mirror finish. Worn by those elected to preside over a Council of Royal & Select Masters. In some jurisdictions called the "Order of Thrice Illustrious Master". Owner unknown; Collected by Walter Hombach, deceased husband of donor.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. Ring, Fraternal - Masonic ring-Arnold Klawitter

    Masonic ring that belonged to Arnold Klawitter, father of donor Janice Van Overbeke. The gold ring has a red stone with the Masonic insignia of compass, square & "G" in gold.

    Record Type: Object

    
14. Scabbard - Knights Templar scabbard

    Nickel plated Knight's Templar scabbard for sword 2014-0168-001. It is very ornate and is engraved with the owner's name "Lewis Harrington Merrill". There are rings for attaching to a sword belt.

    Record Type: Object

    
15. Scabbard - Scabbard for sword

    Nickel plated Knight's Templar scabbard for sword 1997-0027-003. It is very ornate and is engraved with the owner's name "Ross I. Sheppard". It has rings for attaching to the sword belt 1997-0027-004.

    Record Type: Object

    
16. Sheath - Brown leather sheath case

    Brown leather sheath case with handle. Used to hold Knights Templar sword 2014-0168-001 and scabbard 2014-0168-002. Name "Lewis Harrington Merrill, Hutchinson, Minn." is imprinted on the top.

    Record Type: Object

    
17. Sheath - Leather sheath case for sword & scabbard

    Brown leather sheath case with handle. Used to hold Knights Templar sword 1997-0027-003 and scabbard 1997-0027-005. Name "Ross Sheppard, Hutchinson, Minn." is imprinted on the flap.

    Record Type: Object

    
18. Sword - Knights Templar sword

    Knights Templar sword The nickel plated sword indicates it belonged to a Sir Knight. The sword's pommel depicts a knight's head. The grip is ivory and has a stylized Christian cross on one side and the owner's initials "LHM" below a cross & crown emblem on the other. The knuckle guard features Masonic symbols. The ornate blade depicts crusader scenes and is engraved with the owner's name "Lewis Harrington Merrill". Manufacturer name: The ...

    Record Type: Object

    
19. Sword - Knights Templar sword

    Knights Templar sword The nickel plated sword indicates it belonged to a Sir Knight. The sword's pommel depicts a knight's head. The grip is ivory and has a stylized Christian cross on one side and the owner's initials "RS" below a cross & crown emblem on the other. The knuckle guard features a Masonic symbol of a crown with a red cross going through it. The ornate blade depicts crusader scenes and is engraved with the owner's name "Ross I....

    Record Type: Object

    
20. Sword - Knights Templar sword

    Knights Templar sword The nickel plated sword indicates it belonged to a Sir Knight. The sword's pommel depicts a knight's head. The grip is ivory and has a stylized Christian cross on one side and the owner's initials "FJZ" below a cross & crown emblem on the other. The knuckle guard features Masonic symbols. The ornate blade depicts crusader scenes and is engraved with the owner's name "Frank J. Zila". Manufacturer name: Wendell-Miner, ...

    Record Type: Object