Unknown sterling silver objects-Masonic items?

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Lilia
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Unknown sterling silver objects-Masonic items?

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I have four sterling silver triangles, with measured sides for about 2", heave gauge, nice patina, round holes at the top corner of each for hanging on a wire or other holder. There is a high relief center image at each of the triangle pieces: a sword, a book, a paper, and a key. I do not know the purpose/usage of these triangles, and have no evidence that they are masonic pieces. Does anyone know what these could be?
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JLDoggett
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They would have been on neck ribbons, someone modified them by drilling the holes, the one with the attached loop would have been the origional style. They would represent: Sword=Steward, Book=Chaplain, Key=Gatekeeper, and Scroll=Lecturer. I believe they are from either a Masonic's or a Knights of Pythias' order jewels.
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Lilia
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Thank you very much. It is very enlightening - I have exhausted my searches.
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