Commercially-made Masonic Ceremonial Apron. Top is bound with blue twill tape extending 32 inches on both sides. Front of white lambskin with white leather tab that folds up. Back is blue polished cotton, folded to front to bind sides and bottom edge. Edges of tab also bound in blue cotton. In black ink, beneath flap, "Worn by David B. Willson, Sept. 26 A.D. 1873 - Dedication, New Masonic Temple, acting Junior Warden pro-tempore - Columbia Lodge, No. 186, Col'a Pa."
Dedication of New Masonic Temple, Columbia Lodge, No. 186
Masonic Manufacturing & Publishing, No. 31 S 4th St., Philadelphia
Ceremonial collar or vest. Red velvet with 1/2-inch wide metallic trim hand-sewn along all edges. Narrow central/neck area expands to 9-inch wide ends. On inside edge, 1.5 inches from the lower edge, a 3/8-inch white 4-hole shell button is sewn on top of the metal braid. Cut threads on the matching side of the collar indicate a missing attachment. The reverse side is lined with red satiny fabric with hand-stitched hem in matching red thread.
Silver pitcher with applied handle and spout and repoussee foliate ornament, engraved, "Presented by Royal Arch Chapter no. 43 Lancaster, PA / To Companion / Charles A. Heinitsh / Treasurer / as a Token of Appreciation for his valued services to the / Chapter / December 15, 1898"
Hallmarks on bottom - lion passant, anchor, Letter G in old English font, also, "Sterling A90" and, "2 3/4 Pint"
Knights Templar sash. Public side is white moire ribbon edge with 7/8-inch bands of black velvet. 1/4-inch wide metallic ribbon is stitched on top of velvet. Decorated with 2-metal medallion: 1) a gold-colored 9-point starburst with a red cross "In Hoc signo vinces" (With this sign you will conquer); 2) a Maltese cross with a keyhole in the center: "NOV 2; 1858, ???; PATENTED" Both ends are points to the front.
Entire back is lined in green moire ribbon. On back, behind Maltese cross is a 1-inch hole. Green shows, lining in only that area. A metal fitting on the front fits into the hole behind the Maltese cross. Red ribbon "X" stitched onto back.
