Organization: Rose Croix / Scottish Rite

Chapter: Pittsburgh Chapter

Maker: Bastian Bros. Co., Rochester NY

Type: Fraternal badge / jewel

Material: Gold-tone metal with enamel details

Design Elements: Pelican-in-her-piety, INRI banner, cross and crown motifs

Original Box: Yes – marked “Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix”

Era: Early–Mid 20th Century (likely 1920s–1940s)

Fastener: Early style pin-back with functional hinge and catch

Condition: Pre-owned; wear to metal and enamel, box shows edge wear but remains structurally intact

Presented here is an authentic vintage fraternal badge from

 the Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix, a degree within the 

Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. This impressive piece was custom 

manufactured by Bastian Bros. Co. of Rochester, New York, 

one of America’s most respected makers of insignia, badges, 

and regalia since the late 19th century.

The badge features the powerful and traditional 

Pelican-in-her-Piety symbol, depicted with outstretched wings 

above the I.N.R.I. banner—a central iconography associated 

with the Rose Croix degrees. Above the pendant hangs an 

ornate gold-tone top bar reading PITTSBURGH in raised lettering, 

connected by its original loop hardware.

The reverse displays an early open-pin hinge and C-clasp, 

typical of fraternal and Masonic regalia from the early 20th century. 

The badge comes in its original chapter-issued presentation box, 

lined with deep velvet and marked on the underside of the lid:

“Bastian Bros. Co. – Manufacturing Jewelers – Class Pins, Badges, Etc. – Rochester, N.Y.”

The exterior of the box retains its embossed lettering:
“Pittsburgh Chapter of Rose Croix.”

This complete presentation—badge plus original box—makes it especially 

desirable for collectors of Masonic, Scottish Rite, and fraternal organization memorabilia.