Artifact of the Week — June 27, 2019

Posted by on July 5, 2019
Knights of Pythias reversible badge owned by V.Y Cook of Batesville
Knights of Pythias reversible badge owned by V.Y Cook of Batesville

This Knights of Pythias reversible badge was owned by V.Y Cook of Batesville. It is printed with the words Lawrence Lodge No.19 K of P, Batesville, Ark. and has gold colored metal pieces which say Lawrence Lodge No. 19 Member. Inside the badge is a card which tells that the maker of the badge is the M.C. Lilley & Co., of Columbus O and that they manufacture badges, banners, flags, buttons, uniforms and other secret society supplies. This object is part of the Cook/Morrow Collection at Old Independence Regional Museum.

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