Besides coins and other old family stuff I saved one of these from a pile that "would" have ended up in my Grandmother's rummage sale or going to Goodwill. It was awarded to my Grandfather in 1965. It is in perfect shape compared to this old auction, as well as still in the velvet lined, leather presentation case. My father was also a Mason at one time but didn't want it. I'm not a Mason, and even if I ever decide to become one since it seems all males on all family lines have been, I'd certainly never reach Knights Templar Commandery rank in my lifetime. It looks like something hard for me to sell, yet that's where it was already headed and would likely never be displayed and just sit in a box. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Scarce-10kt...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 It may go nowhere, since it seems too awesome to give up, but I'd like an idea what I'm looking at to decide. I'm also making a shadow box for each of my Grandfather's and two of my Great-Grandfathers with their burial flags and military medals. On his I could build the box so there is a Masonic area to include this.
Except it finally sunk in 5.6 grams @ 10k 14.8 grams @ 8K Adds up to my scale as well, at least assuming 8k is accurate. The only piece marked says 10k. I think I've got what I was looking for though!
