Knights of Malta

Scope and Contents View of group of men in full regalia or uniform sitting and standing. Location is Quincy, Massachusetts. Dated June 13-14, 1927. Knights of Malta considers itself to be the most ancient fraternal order in existence, tracing its origin back to A.D. 1048, and questionable linkage to the Crusades in 1099. The fraternal order was introduced to the United States in 1870 by receiving its charter from a Scottish Commandery. Its stated role is to defend the Protestant faith, defend civil and...

Scope and Contents Manuscript document issued by Shercock Assembly, No. 417, of Ireland to certify that James Kienan is a member of the Order of Knights Templars and Knights of Malta. Includes two black and white emblems. The square emblem includes a square and compass with a "G" in the center, with a moon and a sun with several stars in between. The triangle emblem has a skull and bones in the center with "Shercock" on the upper lines of the triangle and "No. 417" stamped on the bottom line. Signed by Thomas...

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This collection contains eight Chas. M. Robbins Co. regalia brochures. Date is unclear.The majority of the brochures advertise jewels and badges for the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and Knights of Malta.

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Photolithograph postcard of the exterior of the Knights of Malta Temple in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. The building is constructed of gray brick with an American Flag on the top of the temple. There are trees in front of the building and a cross in the top center window. The front of the postcard is stamped with "Plates destroyed".

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Photolithograph postcard of the interior of the Knights of Malta Temple in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. There is a table in the middle of the room with a matching one at the front of the room. There are arched windows on either side of an arched alter. There are benches and chairs around the room.

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Photolithograph postcard of the interior of the Knights of Malta Temple with green floors, arhces windows, and an alter in the cneter of the room as well as at the front of the room.

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This catalog contains paraphernalia, costumes, supplies, and more for the Knights of Malta. The supplies are separated in the index by degree. All images are in black and white. On the title page, there is a handwritten note that says "Prices in this Book out of date. Special prices on inquiry." There is also a stamp that says "Arthur W. Kenney, selling agent, Boston Office, 46 Cornhill."

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Card reads, "Make this the Banner Year, 5000 Recruits to the ranks of the Knights of Malta." Red and black background with names of Grand Recorders from Pennslyvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Maine.

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Knights of Malta Postcard depicting Knight of Malta in uniform. Reverse reads "...Over Drover's & Mechanics Bank, York, PA" in print, with a first line having been cut off. Address is hand written is as "Mr. Edmund/ Goodberg/ Munhall-Penn" in pencil "K of M".