Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Order of the Eastern Star Lapel Pin
1905-1925
Maker not marked
USA
Metal, enamel
overall: 7/8"dia. x 1/8"d
Gift of Sue Ann Spears, James Irwin Mateer, and David James Mateer, Great Grandchildren of James Alonzo Mateer
2017.048.9

Masonic Order of the Eastern Star Lapel Pin. OBVERSE: Circular, gold-colored metal lapel pin with multi-colored enamel inlay. Center design features two overlapping 5-point stars, the uppermost of which is the seal of the Order of the Eastern Star; clockwise from top PL, star's points contain 1) blue enamel with sword and veil, 2) yellow enamel with sheaf of barley, 3) white enamel with crown and sceptre, 4) green enamel with broken column, 5) red enamel with chalice. In center is smaller pentagon infilled with black enamel and featuring a open bible on an altar. Rear star's arms striated. Points of stars encircled by laurel or acacia wreath. REVERSE: Straight pin with hinge and clasp affixed horizontally to back.