Fraternal Regalia I: Knights Templar by Michael MacDonald

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A collectors guide to the Orders, Degrees, Uniforms, Swords, Regalia, and Collectible Souvenirs of the Commandery of the Knights Templar of York Rite Freemasonry in America. A "must have" for Masonic and fraternal collectors, antique "pickers", and Templar historians.

Masonic Knights Templar Regalia and Collectibles from 1800 to 1930. Hardbound 8/12 x 11. 230 pages; Over 500 high quality B&W photos and illustrations; Many period cabinet photos illustrating the various uniforms, regalia and activities of the Commandery of the Knights Templar; 51 swords illustrated from period regalia catalogs; 19 swords illustrated in detailed pictorials; Black Uniform and White uniforms described in detail

This book describes:

• -Masonic Lodge Structure
• -York Rite Structure
• -Order of the Red Cross
• -Order of the Knights of Malta
• -Order of the Knights Templar
• -Ritual regalia
• -KT Rank & Insignia
• -The White Uniform
• -The Black Uniform
• -Fatigue uniform
• -Hats
• -Sashes
• -Swords & Daggers
• -Conclave Medals
• -Officers Jewels
• -Parade & Drill Teams
• -Mounted Commanderies
• -Symbology
• -Triennial Conclaves
• -Souvenirs
• -Pilgrimages
• -Badges
• -Ribbons
• -Jewelry