Issued by
Ku Klux Klan, 3rd, American, founded 1946
Date
1950s
Medium
brass
Dimensions
Diameter: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Description
A round, brass token stamped with [MEMBER / KKK / IN / GOOD STANDING]. The letters "KKK" are punched out entirely and appear prominently at center, with "MEMBER" above and "IN GOOD STANDING" below in engraved text. The back of the token is blank.
Statement
Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
tokens
Topic
American South
Associations and institutions
Fraternal organizations
Race discrimination
Segregation
U.S. History, 1945-1953
U.S. History, 1953-1961
White supremacy movements
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anonymous Gift
Object number
2017.64
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54dc92a66-295a-48a9-96db-d240c16cd7f6

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