Insignia of Rank and office from the catalogue ' Illustrated catalogue and price list; Knights of Pythias lodge paraphernalia and costumes for all three ranks ' The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1864. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor, an

Insignia of Rank and office from the catalogue ' Illustrated catalogue and price list; Knights of Pythias lodge paraphernalia and costumes for all three ranks ' The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1864. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor, an Stock Photo
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Insignia of Rank and office from the catalogue ' Illustrated catalogue and price list; Knights of Pythias lodge paraphernalia and costumes for all three ranks ' The Knights of Pythias is a fraternal organization and secret society founded in Washington, D.C., on February 19, 1864. The Knights of Pythias is the first fraternal organization to receive a charter under an act of the United States Congress. It was founded by Justus H. Rathbone, who had been inspired by a play by the Irish poet John Banim about the legend of Damon and Pythias. This legend illustrates the ideals of loyalty, honor, and friendship that are the center of the order. The order had over 2, 000 lodges in the United States and around the world, with a total membership of over 50, 000 in 2003. Some lodges meet in structures referred to as Pythian Castles.