Antique Masonic Knights Of Pythias Emblem Plaque S S Davis S C Copyright 1874.

 This is an original antique Knights Of Pythias emblem. Possibly an attachment to a ceremonial sword.
manufactured by S.S. Davis S.C. and copyrighted 1874. The latin inscription reads, "ESTO PERPETUA."
It is an equilateral triangle with each side measuring 2 1/4" in length.
In researching this small emblem we were unable to find another example like it.

A scarce collector's item!