1887 Grand Commandery NJ General Order 5 Asbury Park Knights Templar Parade For Sale

Rare 1887 Grand Commandery of New Jersey General Order No. 5 - Official Asbury Park Knights Templar Field Day & Parade Divisions BlueprintUp for sale is an exceptional, highly detailed original 1887 Masonic historical document issued from the Headquarters of the Grand Commandery in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Dated mid-1887, this General Order No. 2 serves as the official state master plan for the historic "Re-union and Field Day of the Knights Templar of New Jersey."Fascinating Historical & Tactical Content:

• The Assembly: The executive order mandates all statewide New Jersey Commanderies to officially assemble at the booming Victorian resort town of Asbury Park, New Jersey, on October 6th, 1887.
• The Parade Divisions: Unlike basic circulars, this specific General Order outlines the detailed tactical planning for the public spectacle, explicitly mapping out the logistics, command structures, and marching order for the "2 divisions" of uniformed Sir Knights.
• Historical Context: In the Gilded Age, a statewide Templar Field Day was an immense civic event. Thousands of spectators lined the Asbury Park boardwalk and avenues to watch competitive, precision military-style marching drills, elaborate feathered chapeaus, and live brass bands.