Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
1879
1971.104
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Badge/ medal
Object name
Badge/ medal
Date
1898
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
3 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 in.
Description
A very dark brown colored metal two-part medal. The top pin bar is embossed with a tiny German cross and the words "Pittsburgh K.T. 1898". It is attached to the lower medallion by a chain link. The lower medallion is embossed with a central figure with a spear and sword standing over a fallen enemy encircled by the words "Nemo Me Impune Lacesset/ 1878" and "Commandery Of St. Andrew/ No. 13/ Richmond, VA." "K.T." stands for "Knights Templar".
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.3308
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
