The Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights Of Malta (KOM) was a Protestant fraternal society active in Eastern United States and Canada.
[1][2] The order was introduced to the United States in 1870, when it received a charter from the Scottish Commandery in Scotland.
Other membership requirements included being a white male, at least eighteen years old, a "True Protestant in Religion," proficient in English, law-abiding, and "competent to pursue some useful and lawful occupation."
The order maintained the Malta Home in Granville, Pennsylvania, providing housing for its aged members.
The order's insignia was an eight-cornered Maltese cross with an eagle, featuring the Latin phrase "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES.