Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Shriner Belt Buckle
1981-2020
Harry Klitzner Co.
USA: Rhode Island, Providence
Metal, enamel
1-1/2"h x 2-3/8"w x 1/2"d
Gift of Edward N. Lewis
2020.037.13

Masonic Shriner Belt Buckle. Cast bronze (likely) belt buckle is rectangular with curved convex sides and rounded corners. It has a raised Shrine emblem at center (scimitar with double tiger claw, sphinx head, and star), and a background showing two towers with spires, two onion dome-shaped buildings, palm trees, and a pyramid. Red star in Shrine emblem has red enamel infill. Decorative work along outer edge is of repeating scroll shapes. On reverse, PR side, is a raised manufacturer's mark which has an elongated, empty shield shape at top with short arms emanating from either side, with the text below, "© 1981 / HARRY KLITZNER CO / PROVIDENCE, R.I."; there are two raised, empty rectangles on either side of this design (one above, and one below). PL side has bronze buckle loop and clasp fused on.