Description: Antique Early 1900s The M.C. Lilley & Co. Masonic Knights Templar Black Hat Cap Cross Circa 1880s-1920s.Inner cloth tag reads “The M.C. LILLEY & CO. Columbus, O. Military & Society Goods”.Underside of hat also has a silver painted M.C. Lilley & Co. emblem. Marked a size 7. The top of the hat has 2 rips. See photos. Silver tone buttons on either side of hat read “IN HOC SIGNO VINCES” which translates to "In this sign thou shalt conquer", with the Masonic Knights Templar symbol showing a cross within a crown inside a Maltese cross. From modest beginnings in 1864, the M. C. Lilley & Company eventually became world renowned as manufacturers of regalia. The company was founded by four leading citizens of Columbus, Ohio - all veterans of the Civil War. They were Mitchell Campbell Lilley, John Siebert and brothers, Charles and Henry Lindenberg. All four men were members of the Odd Fellows and published the “Odd Fellows Companion”, a publication of the fraternal organization.
Price: 125 USD
Location: Huntington, New York
End Time: 2024-09-13T11:53:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Organization: Masonic
Signed: No
Featured Refinements: Knights Templar Collectible
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
