Black velvet sash with white satin ribbon running down the middle. Silver medallion in the shape of a eight-pointed star and a red enamel cross pinned to it, with the inscription: "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES." This piece of regalia was worn by William Gerard Dixon, a member of Tancred Commandery No. 50 in Belleville, Illinois. The Knights Templar is a fraternal organization related to Freemasonry (called an "appendant body").
Black fatigue cap with short black brim. Cord above brim held by silver buttons on either end. Knights Templar cross embroidered on front. Black rain cover (oilcloth?) fitted. This piece of regalia was worn by William Gerard Dixon, a member of Tancred Commandery No. 50 in Belleville, Illinois. The Knights Templar is a fraternal organization related to Freemasonry (called an "appendant body").