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Dec 12, 2019 · A Brief History. Before we explain the markings on your particular sword, let us give you a brief history of the Pythian Order. You will see how it ties in with the various scenes that are usually found on Pythian swords: The Order Knights of Pythias was founded in Washington DC on February 19, 1864 by Justus H. Rathbone.
The Knights of Pythias of North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia, also known as the Colored Knights of Pythias or the Knights of Pythias, was a fraternal organization in the United States.
The Order of Knights of Pythias is an international, non-sectarian fraternal order established in Washington, DC, on February 19, 1864, by Justus H. Rathbone. It was the first fraternal order to be chartered by an Act of Congress. Our fraternal order follows three distinguishing principles, Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence.
Nov 20, 2019 · Unlike other groups to have existed in U.S. history the Knights of Pythias had a militant rank – referred to as the Uniformed Rank. The Uniformed Rank was in other terms the Knights of Pythias Militant and was founded by Brig. Gen. John R Carnahan who also wrote the “Knights of Pythias Drill Tactics & Manual.”.
Our purpose is to help preserve the rich and colorful history of The Order of Knights of Pythias. To accomplish this, we rely on our brothers, sisters, historians and Pythian friends to send us. information and web links about past events, former members and related historical subjects.
James Richards Carnahan, Past Department Commander of Indiana, Grand Army of the Republic and Major General of the Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias of the World was born in Dayton, Tippecanoe, Indiana November 18 1841. In 1878, the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias came into legal being by action of the Supreme Lodge. The membership mushroomed.
Aug 15, 2011 · The metal marker above features many of the symbols that are significant to the Knights of Pythias. A knight’s helmet, with a falcon (a symbol of vigilance) sits atop a shield with three letters, “F”, “C”, and “B”, which stand for their motto, FRIENDSHIP, CHARITY, and BENEVOLENCE, surrounded by swords, battle axes, and a spear ...
