hunt brass works shield and battle axes

[lacolobiger]

found this today. Any ideas? did see a hunt brass works of a horse shoe on eBay (IOOF) I'd like to know the age. Nice piece though!!

 

[Reveille]

Hey Lacolobiger,
FCB stands for Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence, and is some object related to the Knights of Pythias. I'm guessing its some sort of ceremonial shield.
Heres a link with a little information about the Knights.

Rootsweb query

Hope it helps.

 

[lacolobiger]

this is great info. does any body know anything about the maker? HUNT BRASS WORKS CIGCAGO ILL. . Can't find them on the net??