Knights of Pythias watch fob question

[Blacksyndicate0]

I have here a scanned image of a Knights of Pythias piece of jewelry, But I have been unable to find this exact piece on any website or any listing anywhere of people selling this memorabilia. This piece I found about 35yrs ago and I've kept it all these always wondering what it was. Anything you can tell me about the piece I'd appreciate.

Edited April 27, 2012 by Blacksyndicate0

[ladybird]

Have a dig around this site or simply google 'knights of pythias'

Skulls_and_Bones

Edited April 27, 2012 by ladybird

[Blacksyndicate0]

I have searched the website you listed before and other links on it and found nothing about the piece I have, I'd like to see a picture of it and any info about it itself. I have searched search engines on the internet and seen hundreds of images and info and have not found anything about the Knights of Pythias watch fob piece I have, like who made it, how old is it, what is its function, does it have any value, what it part of a set, what did it look like new, what is its exact meaning?

[Wyomingguy]

The Knights of Pythias was founded in 1864 and is one of a host of late 19th century fraternal societies created in the United States. A good summary can be found in Alan Axelod's book THE INTERNATIONAL ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SECRET SOCIETIES AND FRATERNAL ORDERS. The organization has shrunk considerably over the years and I have yet to meet a collector of their memorabilia. The item shown is a watch fob that was worn on the chain with a pocket watch. They were produced commercially by a wide rage of firms in base and fine metals.