Friday, July 31, 2009

English for hoc signo vinges on vintage belt buckle?

These words are on a belt buckle which is attached to a very


old leather belt with brass chain. I am trying to identify the


belt and buckle as to whether it is military, fraternal, etc.

English for hoc signo vinges on vintage belt buckle?
It is most likely to be a "Knights Templar Order of DeMolay" piece. The motto is IN HOC SIGNO VINCES - "By this sign (or symbol) you shall conquer" - supposedly from a vision given to Constantine just before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.



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