Knights of Pythias double-sided cloth badge. One side features blue, yellow, and red vertical stripes with silver letters and gold tassels and the words "Lakeside Lodge, No. 367 K. of P. Collinwood, Ohio." The celluloid and metal badge bar features various Masonic symbols. A celluloid medallion with cloth ribbon and metal frame is attached. The medallion has a coat of arms featuring the letters "FBC," which stand for "friendship, charity, and benevolence." Ribbon embroidered "Chas W. Hammond." Back side of badge is black with 'In Memoriam" in silver print featuring a coat of arms. A Whitehead & Hoag paper label is between the ribbons.
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