Collection of pins and ribbons of fraternal societies where Myers or perhaps his father were apparently a member. The moose pin, dated 1938, suggests his father. Also, the donor notes that Myers liked to collect pins and medals.
1. Ornate pin with hanging medallion and striped ribbon with 3 colors and metal-wound tassels. It reads: "Lancaster Castle NO. 126 / MEMBER / A.O.K. OF M.C. / LANCASTER / PENNSYLVANIA". L: 8" W: 2.375". Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain was a fraternal society founded in Reading in 1870, now defunct. Lodges were called castles and membership was largely in PA.
2. Metal pin (missing its inset label) with red and white silk ribbon with coin-like medallion depicing a moose w/ "P.A.P. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE". Ribbon is printed: ""SECOND ANNUAL / EASTER / PENNSYLVANIA / MOOSE / CONVENTION / LANCASTER, PA, / JULY 1-4, / 1939". L: 4.5" W: 2"
3. Small, round lapel pin of the above L.O.O.M. with a moose head affixed to center & having a black glass bead centered on the eye. "OLD TIMER" is printed on lower extension. Mounted on threaded stud with round backing "nut". Dia: 0.5".
4. Tiny metal moose-head pin with black glass eye (as above) mounted on threaded stud. W: 0.25"
5. Tiny metal masonic lodge pin of "G" centered within compass and square. W: 0.25"
Pin is in shape of sideways Latin cross with crown around it. 'Lancaster Comy. No. 13 K.T.' Hanging from pin front, connected by two metal links is a flat oval with relief on one side of large capit L-like building and 'K.T.'. Around edge is 'Grand Comma
Top is flat pin with scroll-work around edges, roughly rectangular. Intertwined 'SOS' in center in white and light blue enamel. Ribbon in same colors hangs from this, looped through circular medal. Front: Maltese cross with RHO cross inside. 'Old St. Ste
a. New York University music pin with G-clef in center.Burnished gold color with uneven edge. Hinged pin and clasp on back.
b. Gold metal Shriner Crescent Saber pin with Eygptian head at top of a crescent moon whose horns have a saber between them. 6 tiny pearls on saber. Hinged pin and clasp on back as well as what looks like an engraved "B."
c. Weber Goldsmith and Silversmith jewelry box. Outside covered in pearl-colored shiny paper with gold edging around top. Gold crest on top says "Established in 1872." Impressed onto the box bottom: " Boxes by/ Dennison/ U.S.A." Inside, the bottom is covered with pale yellow velvet. The top, with pale gold satin is stamped with same crest in red. Below: "Weber/ Goldsmith & Silversmith/ 40-42 No. Queen St./ Lancaster, Penna."
