1925 Seattle Commandery No. 2
Bronze Chapeau Paperweight
Here is a rare object (most-likely
a paperweight) from the Knights Templar 36th Triennial Conclave, Grand
Encampment, which was held in Seattle, Washington on July 28-31, 1925. This item
is made of solid cast metal (non-magnetic) and measures 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" x 1
3/4". It weighs just over 2 lbs. It is a reproduction of a Knights
Templar Chapeau, complete with Passion Cross, mounted on a base which has
crossed swords. It says "July 29, 1925, Banquet, Northwestern Commanderies,
Seattle Commandery No. 2. K.T.". It has the Maltese cross on each of the
four corners.
This cocked hat is worn in the
United States bodies by Knights Templar. The regulations of the Grand
Encampment of the United States, in 1862, prescribe that it shall be "the
military chapeau, trimmed with black binding, one white and two black
ostrich plumes, and appropriate cross on the left side."
A special "Thank
You" to Brother Fred Lowstetter for sharing the pictures and description of
paperweight!
