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MASONIC
1 FRM - BEAUTIFUL MASONIC BALL, CRUCIFIX, 9 KT GOLD NECKLACE
OR FOB
This is a fabulous item for Masonic collectors. A 9 karat gold
ball, 9/16" in diameter, which, by lifting 4 tiny latches, the ball
opens into 6 segments which at full position open, becomes a cross.
The underside of the latches are stamped with "9 CT". When open,
the cross measures 1 1/2 x 1 1/8". Each segment has 4 triangular
faces, and each is hand engraved with some Masonic symbols. The
engraving work is legible but not masterpiece quality. There is a
small loop at the top of the ball when closed, for hanging around the
neck. These are really intriguing. $350
Sale Price $250
3 FRM - MASONIC IDENTIFIED SILVER JEWEL - 1922
This, and the medal below belonged to the
same man. 4 1/8" tall. Three piece construction.
Top pin back bar supports vintage
ribbon. Engraved wording reads "P.M. Andrew D. Cade".
Pendant from ribbon is standard silver square faced with engraved
symbols of the order. A small extra piece hangs from square, being
a geomtric rendering. Reverse of square is engraved with "Peter A.
B. Widener / Lodge No. 671, F. & A.M. 1922. Excellent.
$95 Sale
Price $50
4 FRM - TOP QUALITY MASONIC PRESENTATION SILVER JEWEL - 1923
This, and the medal above
belonged to the same man. 5
1/8" tall. Five piece construction plus vintage ribbon - may be
original or was replaced by original owner. Totally correct.
Top half has 3 bars. Top is pin back, and has pierced design.
At top center there is a small diamond
(confirmed with our diamond tester). Center has openwork scrolls
plus pierced lodge number 671. Bottom bar is a nice assortment of
Mason's tools. This supports the pendant which has as its core the
square fully decorated, and almost entirely submerged with 3-dimensional
mason's tools done in microscopic detail, AND the tools incorporate dark
blue fired enamel, making an impressive "jewel". Finally there is
the small square from around the geometric rendering against the blue
backing. The reverse is engraved "Presented to P. M. Andrew D. Cade BY Peter A. B. Widener,
Lodge 671, F. & A.M. Jan 8, 1923". Fine condition and very
desirable quality. Comes with original leather wallet, with good
deal of wear on the edges, and some cracking on the seams. The
case is marked "WM. LoBIANCO / JEWELER". $350
Sale Price $195
5 FRM - MASONIC PRESENTATION NEW MEMBER SILVER JEWEL - 1930
Comes in original worn leather case. Consists of four pieces,
plus ribbon. 4 5/16" tall. Top has two blank bars with
ribbon between. Ribbon is a replacement from period of use.
Suspended from lower bar is a pendant which is the standard square with
edge decoration. Suspended from this is a geometric rending.
On reverse of square is wording: David Horenstein / Welcome Lodge No.
453 F. & A.M. 1930". Metal is excellent, appears solid silver.
Ribbon is faded. Case is worn, mostly on edge folds. $95
Sale Price $50
6 FRM - MASONIC PRESENTATION SILVER JEWEL - 1939
Five piece construction of the best quality with profuse, elaborate
hand carved and engraved detail. 4 3/4" tall. Top half which
incorporates the original blue watered silk ribbon has three
pieces...top and bottom bars are enhanced by edge scrolls, and read
"HARRY GEORGE MANN" and "POTTER LODGE NO. 441, F. & A.M.". Between
the two bars is a third, which spans the middle of the ribbon. It
carries the oval center design of the lodge No. "441". Suspended
is the massive silver pendant which uses as its case, the standard
square, but non-standard in that it is almost submerged by a
3-dimensional Masonic symbols in superb detail. Hanging from it is
the little square frame around a geometric rendering. On the back
side is engraved with "Presented to Bro P.M. Harry George Mann BY Potter
Lodge No. 441 F. & A.M. Jan 20 1939. Fine condition overall.
$275 Sale Price $175
7 FRM - PRESENTATION MASONIC SILVER JEWEL - 1945 5 1/4" tall. Beautiful condition. Four piece
construction with blue watered silk ribbon (original). Top bar has
pin and clasp (affixed to plastic pocket protector) so jewel could be
worn without pinning it to a coat pocket. Pocket protector is also
original with gold instructions. Top bar is engraved with "P. M.
RAYMOND D. SINGER / 1945". The ribbon falls from top bar to second
bar, engraved with "MANHEIM LODGE NO. 587". Bottom pendant is the
classic inverted square faced with symbols, and this has a small
rectangle enclosing a geometric layout. Back side of square is
engraved with "PRESENTED TO P. M. RAYMOND D. SINGER MANHEIM LODGE NO.
587 F. & A.M. DEC. 27th 1945". Virtually new condition.
Comes in original case lined with purple satin, in fine condition.
Has the name "WM. LEHMBERG & SONS - LODGE REGALIA PHILADELPHIA" on the
inside flap. $245
Sale Price $145
8 FRM - LOVELY BADGE - SOJOURNERS NATIONAL - APPEARS MASONIC
However, there my knowledge and references end. 3 3/4" tall. Tall
white fired enamel background, filled with blue stars, with gilded
design affixed to face; the wording is "SOJOURNERS / NATIONAL". Has
compass and square over spread eagle. Very attractive. Hangs
from blue/yellow striped ribbon with PAST PRESIDENT bar. Ribbon is
dulled. A bit of sewing is loose by the pin. Enamel work
makes this a little gem. Stamped "DIEGES & GLUST NEW YORK". $25
Sale Price $15
10 FRM - CABINET PHOTO C.1880's OF MAN WITH SHRINER INSIGNIA
The insignia is worn at the throat, probably pinned to his tie.
Scimitar at top, suspending the arch of claws with sphinx at center,
suspending a small pendant. Fine. $25
Sale Price $15
11 FRM - BADGE OF A 32nd DEGREE SCOTTISH RITE MASON
Fine quality piece consisting of golden top bar with pin
back, and reading "Massachusetts Consistory". This drops a 4" red
silk ribbon, the top having a fold and metal loop at center, supporting
a triangle enclosing the number 32, it supporting a silver double headed
eagle with tiny red eyes, which supports a beautifully made gold edged
with black Teutonic cross. Everything is excellent. Ribbon
shows some subtle handling/dulling. Back mark on the cross is
"ROBBINS CO. ATTLEBORO, MASS". $35
Sale Price $25
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
1 FRKT - KNIGHTS TEMPLAR RIBBON - 1884
Very handsome, done in gold on black silk. 7" long, 2 1/2" wide.
Impressed with image of knight holding a pike from which falls a long
ribband which winds back and forth, and has all the information printed
on it. Wording is "ST. AUGUSTINE COMMANDERY NO. 38 K.T. ITHACA
N.Y.". Knight has shield in other hand and it has red cross on
face. Below scene is more gold writing - "BUFFALO N.Y. / OCTOBER
14 & 15 1884". Very fine. Used a straight pin to wear on
coat or jacket. $25
Sale Price $15
2 FRKT - KNIGHTS TEMPLAR 24TH TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE ENCAMPMENT
BADGE OCT. 1889 Two piece bronze badge with
backing ribbon. Top bar has crossed swords and four armed crosses.
Clasp in back of ribbon bar. Red, white and blue ribbon is
replaced with antique original. Just needs to be sewn to bar and
cut to length. Pendant features a bust portrait ringed with
inscription "24th TRIENNIAL CONCLAVE ENCAMPMENT K.T.U.S./ CHARLES ROOME,
GRAND MASTER". Reverse has inscription "GRAND PARADE AND ESCORT OF
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR, OCTOBER 1889, EM. SIR. M.M. PARKER, CHIEF MARSHAL".
Excellent. Approximate 3 3/4" tall. $25
Sale Price $15
3 FRKT - ANTIQUE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR BADGE C.1900
Not sure what it designates; either the 26th Conclave at the location
given (BELLAIRE, OHIO) or a badge indicating how long the wearer had been a member...in
this case 26 years. Two piece badge of superb quality, 3 1/4"
tall. Blank decorative pin back top piece. Chain connects the
pendant which has knight's helmet at top over tall oval in maroon fired
enamel, with black/gold crosses on each side, with KT letters, maroon
cross with crown over white pyramid, faced with shield with gold 26.
Rear has the maker stamped "C.G. BRAXMAR CO. N.Y.". Just a little beauty.
$35 Sale
Price $20
4 FRKT - ANTIQUE LARGE & SHOWY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR RIBBON
9 1/2" long x 2 3/4" wide black silk. Believe this was created
and worn for a funeral, but not sure. Face is embossed with ornate
gold and silver brass with clasp on back and ribbon support bar.
Ribbon reads, from top down, "LEWISTON / COMMANDERY / entwined letters C
L with crossed swords & pike) / four-sided cross around picture of
charging crusader on horse, ringed with "LEWISTON COMMANDERY K.T.,
CHARTERED MAY 2nd, 1865" and below "NO. 6 K.T. / LEWISTON MAINE".
Bottom is edged with silver bullion and fringe. Top bar is
tarnished. Bullion is tarnished. Ribbon is fine.
Lettering/decoration generally excellent. These large, showy
ribbons are great display items. Many fraternal orders
used them. C.1880-90. $50
Sale Price $25
6 FRKT - FINE 1911 KNIGHTS TEMPLAR MASONIC ANNUAL CONCLAVE
BADGE Artistic and superbly made. 4-piece
construction 4 1/2" tall. Top pin back bar is surmounted by a
crown over the title "98th ANNUAL CONCLAVE" flanked by miniature red
fired enamel cross. This suspends by chain a gold cross with
"WATERTOWN COMMANDERY No. 11 K. T.", surrounding miniature white fired
enamel flag with red cross and motto. Also suspended from top bar,
this, by two chains, is a white cross bar with dates of the event "JUNE
19, 20, 21, 1911". This suspends the main pendant surrounded by a
wreath, KT crosses, tall maroon oval with gold lettering "GRAND
COMMANDERY OF NEW YORK" around sunburst, white cross and white/black KT
shield. Top bar has ribbon bar, but original ribbon is lacking. $45
Sale Price $25
ODD FELLOWS
2 FROF - LARGE & SHOWY I.O.O.F. PAST GRAND MASTER'S
BADGE Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Very old fraternal order existing in many countries before it was
organized in Baltimore in 1819, by Thomas Wildey & associates. The
badge has four parts, total 5" high. Top bar, ribbon, bottom bar,
and pendant. The top bar seems like gold washed brass, with raised
lettering "PAST GRAND". It has a clasp on back and ribbon bar.
This ribbon is red silk. The bottom bar is nearly identical to the
top bar, but has the 3-link chain symbol of the Odd Fellows, done in
silver plate. The bottom pendant is circular with scalloped edge,
with a ring of lettering around the edge reading "GRAND LODGE OF
VERMONT, I.O.O.F., INSTITUTED DEC. 29, 1847". Within the ring of
lettering are several lodge symbols around a silver washed star reading
"MUTUAL BELIEF / CHARITY, FRIENDSHIP, LOVE & TRUTH". Very fine
condition. Ribbon has tiny dirt spot at bottom. A vintage
badge and fine collector's specimen. $45
Sale Price $30
4 FROF - ODD FELLOWS VINTAGE JEWELRY GRADE LONGEVITY BADGE
I believe this badge is to signify the member has
belonged for 25 years, the number found at the center of the face, gold
number against royal blue disc. Two piece badge 2 1/4" tall.
Top piece is three links with pin clasp on back. Pendant is
beautiful, done up in layers of color and gold. Top layer is the
blue with 25. Below this is a white 6-pointed star in fired
enamel, and below this is a multi-pointed red fired enamel cross over a
textured gold disc background. Top has couple touches of tarnish.
Pendant is mint. Reverse of pendant reads "VETERAN / I.O.O.F. /
PATENTED / 1889 / BY THE SOVEREIGN / GRAND LODGE I.O.O.F. / PENNSYLVANIA
/ CCCCLXXXIV". $45
Sale Price $30
6 FROF - BIG, SHOWY VINTAGE ODD FELLOWS RIBBON BADGE
We believe this dates around 1898. It measures 8 1/2" long and
2 1/2" wide. It is edged with gold bullion, with fringe on bottom,
and is red with silver print. Affixed to the top is a gilt brass
bordered, oval pin with celluloid oval sign reading "BOU BEN ADHEM /
Lodge No. 23". Hanging by chain from the top piece is a smaller
decorative piece with lettering "MEMBER". Hanging from this is a
pendant with rococo scrolls around edge, and Odd Fellows symbols...IOOF,
eye, three links, and bible. Below is the silver print reading "ABOU
BEN ADHEM / LODGE, NO. 23 / I.O.O.F. / AUBURN, ME.". Turn the
ribbon over and you see a completely additional ribbon layer - this one
is black with mint silver lettering at bottom, identical on front.
I've been told the black face was for wear at funerals? Super
condition and great display. I collected these and found very few.
Maker's paper label found between ribbon layers (M. C. Lilley & Co.
Columbus, OH). $50
Sale Price $25
 
7 FROF - SPLENDID ODD FELLOWS SASH OR COLLAR C.1880's, WITH
PHOTO OF OWNER AND I.D. PLATE Simply as removed
from the frame it was originally in. ID plate states "MILTON E.
SMITH First N.G. Takawambait Lodge 1878 - 1922". Deep red velvet
embroidered in gold bullion, forming leafy sprays, stars and fringe at
the lower edges plus tassels. A three oval link chain joins the
bottom tails. Aside from deep tarnish to the bullion and some
thinning to the red in areas, this is in very nice displayable
condition. Does have an old crack with some old tape on back,
along the top of the photo, and should be repaired more professionally.
We haven't touched it. $95
Sale Price $50
8 FROF - ELABORATE EARLY ODD FELLOWS COLLAR
Red velvet on top with silver bullion embroidery and fringe, and
purple/black velvet on bottom embroidered with gold bullion and fringe.
Inside is light purple satin quilting. Bottom pieces are brought
together with the 3 oval chain links. Shows some edge wear and
tarnish to bullion, but is very good overall, especially for its age.
This is a masterpiece of bullion work and I judge it dates in the last
quarter of the 19th Century. $95
Sale Price $45
9 FROF - EXQUISITE I.O.O.F. JEWELRY GRADE ANTIQUE WATCH CHAIN
& FOB This is for what I believe is the Patriarch
Militant Degree, although I'm not totally up to date on these details.
It will be quite difficult to describe because it is composed of a great
many parts, nearly all gold plated or low karat gold, and it has
numerous symbols. Study the photos for a true impression of this
valuable and artistic gem. It is 5 1/2" long, and consists of (1)
a decorative pocket clip from which a 5" chain comes with spring latch
end which attaches to watch, and which has the multi-piece fob hangs...
(2) a 3" long, complex gold suspension of parallel hinged bands with
embossed decorations on their face, the whole thing made to simulate the
form of a ribbon, from which hangs... (3) a fabulous pendant edged in
gold, in the form of a three-sided cross faced with glossy black fired
enamel with crossed swords behind, topped with a Knight's helmet with
hinged face plate and topped with a spread eagle, over an oval gold disc
faced with the raised design of a skull and crossed bones, the skull
having ruby colored eyes, all over the I.O.O.F. symbol with three link
chain. The reverse of the pendant has the all-seeing eye, raised.
The eyeball is white with black pupil, in fired enamel, surrounded by
what looks like a sunburst design. Gorgeous overall condition.
I believe it dates C.1890-1920. $375
Sale Price $225
FRATERNAL
ORDER OF EAGLES
1 FROE - EXCEPTIONAL FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES DELEGATE BADGE
1906 Delegate to The Grand Aerie, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin August 1906. Three piece, 4 3/4" tall. Large top
piece provides most of the decorative motifs relating to the location
plus the words WISCONSIN and "A BRIGHT SPOT". Centered by a seated
female figure flanked by full color fired enamel U.S. flags, with green
wreath over head and shoulders. Below are agricultural products, a
beaver, and more. Center piece has F.O.E. DELEGATE within wings in
red, white and blue fired enamel. Below is eagle with exaggerated
open wings over blue enamel sign with "GRAND AERIE MILWAUKEE AUGUST
1906". Top has pin clasp. Aside from a couple very tiny
spots in gold finish, the badge is like new. Very pretty, and
design, size and quality all befit a Delegate badge. This is the
best F.O.E. badge in our personal collection. The F.O.E. was
organized Feb 6, 1898, during the height of patriotic fervor during the
Spanish American War. $125
Sale Price $75
2 FROE - FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES DECORATIVE CHINA PLATE 9 3/4" in diameter. Dominated by a rampant eagle perched upon
a rock outcrop which has four words on their face...LIBERTY, TRUTH,
JUSTICE, EQUALITY". Gold filigree around edge. Has F.O.E. at
top. Back mark is "WARNER KEEFER CHINA CO. E. LIVERPOOL".
There are some fine scratching in the eagle's feathers, but not easily
noticed. I judge the date of this fine piece is at least 50-60
years, and easily (based on style) much earlier. Fine.
$45 Sale
Price $25
3 FROE - FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 9TH ANNUAL CONVENTION BADGE
1907 Norfolk Virginia 1907. Massive
handsome badge. Silver plated brass pieces 5" tall. Top
piece has long ribband with raised lettering "F.O.E. / WASHINGTON AERIE
125". Across the ribband is a large hatchet with the motto on side
of head, reading "WE NEVER GIVE UP". Suspended from this is a fine
silver spread eagle/shield/arrows/olive branch, in exact military style.
This suspends a large, circular pendant with scrolls and wreath border
around a full color, celluloid button with picture of, I believe, the
nation's Capitol Building, surrounded by "9th ANNUAL CONVENTION /
NORFOLK, VA. 1907". Very fine. Lacks ribbon on back.
The F.O.E. was organized Feb 6, 1898 during
the height of patriotic fervor during the Spanish American War.
$110
Sale Price $50
4 FROE - FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES CONVENTION BADGE 1921
Top piece is faced with FOE logo flanked by spread wings, over
"INDIANA STATE AERIE". Red - white - blue ribbon drops from this to
pendant in shape of the state of Indiana, faced with "SOUTH BEND MAY
1921", state seal, American shield, ribband with "L.T.J.E." (we think
Liberty, Truth, Justice, Equality) and spread wing eagle at bottom.
Lacks pin back at top. Ribbon somewhat dull from dust. Rest
is excellent. Rear is stamped with "THE GUSTAVE FOX CO. MAKERS
CIN.O". $45
Sale Price $20
6 FROE -
FRATERNAL ORDER
OF EAGLES CONVENTION DELEGATE BADGE 1914 Very scarce
fraternal material, especially early specimens, which are quite
handsome. F.O.E. established in 1898, and still going strong.
Supports numerous benevolent causes. One example…donations to St.
Jude’s Hospital tops $1 million. This is a 3-piece badge in brass
with some gold wash and decorative fired enamel. Top piece features a
spread eagle under ribband saying “GRAND / KANSAS CITY / AERIE”, over full
color crossed American flags behind “1914 / F.O.E.”, all enameled.
The drop bar reads “DELEGATE”. The pendant is in the shape of
Missouri, with enameled “KC” in heart border, next to Mule over “Show
Me”. Under the KC heart is “HEART OF AMERICA”. Below this is
scene of residential homes. Clasp on back of top piece. Fine
condition. $45
Sale Price $20
PATRIOTIC
ORDER SONS OF AMERICA
1 FRPOSA -
VERY NICE PATRIOTIC ORDER SONS OF AMERICA NECKLACE PENDANT
"POS of A" gold finish necklace pendant, with a beautiful red, white and
blue enamel US shield in the middle with George Washington's raised bust
in the middle. The letters P O S of A over stars in the blue part of
the shield above the bust. 1 5/8" tall x almost 1" wide, with a 3D
eagle at the top on a globe, with a ring for hanging on a chain. Lots
of engraving on the whole thing, the rear having an elk with birds and
flowers, leaves, etc. Beautiful condition, but I see no markings; the
gold finish is very nice. Not sure how far back this goes, but it
strikes me earlier than the 1900's. Just needs to be put on a nice
chain. $35
Sale Price $25
2 FRPOSA - 1913 P.O.S. of A. 48th ANNUAL SESSION DELEGATE BADGE "DELEGATE / 48TH ANNUAL SESSIONS" in blue and red enamel on the top
bar, with a keystone in the middle. The bottom pendant has a
red-white-blue enamel shield with the words "STATE CAMP AUG. 26.27.28
1913", and a white enamel star with bust of Washington and the letters "P.O.S.
OF A.", which stands for Patriotic Order, Sons of America. "ALTOONA
PENNSYLVANIA" at the very bottom over a background of leaves and
foliage. Overall 2" high. Beautiful condition. No
maker listed. $20
Sale Price $10
FORESTERS
OF AMERICA
2 FRFA -
"F OF A"
FORESTERS OF AMERICA FRATERNAL LAPEL PIN
5/8" wide x 7/8" high. Beautiful little pin with red, white
and blue fired enamel in the flags and banner at bottom, underneath an
Elk in the middle, and an eagle at the very top. Around the elk
are the words "LIBERTY UNITY BENEVOLENCE CONCORD". There is a
marking on the back, but I can not make it out. Likely is some
level of gold. Quality item, early by the looks of the pin on
back. $35
Sale Price $20
KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS
1 FRKP - KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS FOB PIN C.1890-1900
Fancy, two sided cross with K of P insignia at center with fired
enamel colors. Metal is gold plated. Ring at top holds it to
a ribband bar with pin back, and etched name "C. L. HAIGHT". Nice
little badge, but fob was initially made for a watch chain and is a
fine, stand-alone display item. Fine shape. $15
Sale Price $10
3 FRKP - KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS PRESENTATION BADGE 1916 Solid Silver (marked T SILVER) backing in the shape of a house, with
weaponry applied, it having a gold wash. The weapons include
crossed battle axes, helmet, and shield, the latter with the letters "F.C.B."
(Friendship, Charity, Benevolance). This pendant hangs from a
small ribband engraved with "Erie Lodge 327". The back side is
engraved with "Presented to A.E. Meyer, by Erie Lodge 327 KP July 6,
1916". The engraving went over the copyright stamp of 1874, and
other words within the logo. The weapons are indicative of the
military orientation of KP and likely indicates a member of the Uniform
Rank (U.R.), the military branch of KP. $50
Sale Price $25
5 FRKP - PRESENTATION KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS BADGE CHICAGO 1895
10-12 kt gold or heavy gold plate. Tall oval border with
wreath embossed on it, encircles the twin pyramids of the Uniform Rank.
The letters KP are within the pyramid, and the officer's past rank is
done up in black with silver Old English letters P.G.R. The oval
pendant hangs from a ribband bar engraved "Commercial No. 257".
The reverse of the pendant is engraved with "Presented to P. G. R. David
P. Geer by Commercial Lodge 257 of Chicago for Meritorious Service, June
1895". Has copyright stamp also on rear. Excellent.
$45 Sale
Price $25
NEW
ENGLAND ORDER OF PROTECTION
1 FRNEOP - 1921 PRESENTATION BADGE FROM THE NEW ENGLAND ORDER OF
PROTECTION Four piece solid sterling. 5
1/2" tall. Top ornate pin back bar has raised lettering N.E.O.P.
Hanging by two chains is a six-pointed star with entwined lettering at
center, surrounded by the abbreviation of six New England states.
Behind this is a dark blue ribbon drop supporting a large shield shaped
pendant with what appears to be a man and woman shaking hands,
surrounded by "UNITED FOR PROTECTION". Pendant's reverse is hand
engraved with the presentation "Presented to / P. W. / Irving L.
Redfield / by / Newtown Lodge No. 555 / 1921". Stamped "STERLING"
on the three different pieces that make up the badge. Excellent
condition. Metal is tarnished fairly dark. This is a very
large fraternal benefit society that served New England states.
Since 1968, joined with the Woodmen of the World. Their primary
concerns are life insurance, hospital supplements, and annuity
certificates. $40
Sale Price $20
KNIGHTS OF
THE GOLDEN EAGLE
1 FRKGE - BADGE OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE C.1900
Established 1873. Their principle tenets were
"Fidelity, Valor, Honor". It is currently active, though
considerably downsized from its days of glory. It is a beneficial,
semi-military secret society that founded its ritual and ceremonies on
the history and pageantry of crusaders of old. The badge is two
piece, plus red ribbon backing. Top decorative bar is heavy brass
with spread eagle over crossed swords. Reverse has long, heavy
stick pin. Patent date of 1886 on rear. Pendant hangs on
hook affixed to top bar. Pendant is 2" in diameter, with convex
face. Has lodge name on front, a wreath and scene of Crusader
being given a crown by a winged female figure. Ribbon is a correct
vintage replacement (from a roll of original store stock), just needs to
be sewn to ribbon bar. $20
Sale Price $10
2 FRKGE - ANOTHER KNIGHTS OF THE GOLDEN EAGLE BADGE C.1900
The
badge is two-piece plus original red ribbon, 6" tall. Top
decorative bar is heavy brass with spread eagle over crossed swords.
Reverse has long, strong stick pin. Patent date of 1886 is seen.
The ribbon supports an almost 2" gold tone disc, with convex face.
Has lodge name, wreath, and central scene of warrior being given crown
by winged woman. Ribbon is lightly faded. $20
Sale Price $10
MODERN
WOODMEN OF AMERICA
1 FRMWA - COLLECTION OF SIX FRATERNAL BADGES FROM THE MODERN
WOODMEN OF AMERICA Formed by Joseph Cullen Root
in 1883. The name alluded to the foresters who cleared the land to
build their communities. At the turn of the century, in addition
to its fraternal activities, the MWA was among the largest of the 188
fraternal insurance companies in the US. It has a long history of
fraternal benefits and still functions in a large way today. The
badges are two piece, of fairly heavy stamped brass, with a bar on top
in the form of half a log, suspending a large wedge. Overall
height is 4 1/8". Each of the six badges is personalized for a
different job title, put at top: SENTRY (in gilt); CONSUL, PAST CONSUL,
TRUSTEE, ESCORT, BANKER. The last five are silver colored.
The wedge pendant has on its face, heavily embossed letters MWA over the
American Shield, over small insignia shield all surrounded by several
leaves. Lettering/shield & insignia have full color, fired enamel
finish. The gold badge has the leaves enameled as well.
Fascinating group, probably early 20th Century. Excellent with
clasp on back of top bar. One is missing the pin part. This
price is our cost...$120
Sale Price $60
PATRONS OF
HUSBANDRY
1 FRPH - MAGNIFICENT PATRONS OF HUSBANDRY BADGE
Many fraternal organizations would call this a "jewel". This one
is massive and brilliantly gold plated. 4 1/2" tall.
Definitely vintage. Top bar has early T-bar pin with "C" clasp.
The draping across the top of the framing structure is hand engraved
"Northern Grange No. 5 N.H. Pomona". Not dated but is easily
turn-of-the-century or earlier. The P.M. at center stands for Past
Master. Overall condition is as new. The P of H began in
1867, and performed a valuable and powerful service for those engaged in
agriculture. Originally designed as a social, cooperative and
educational organization, the Grange came to serve as a powerful
political lobby. A very showy piece. $75
Sale Price $35
2 FRPH - HIGH GRADE GOLD PLATED HAND ENGRAVED PATRONS OF
HUSBANDRY BADGE 3" tall. Top pin back bar
reads "N.H. STATE GRANGE / P. OF H." Edged with engraved scroll
work. This suspends a pendant topped with a sheaf of wheat above a
frame of logs around the entwined letters SY or YS...almost certainly
standing for the title of an officer in the order. Back of top bar
has maker's name "Harriott/Boston". Practically new condition and
is early. The organization began in 1867, and performed a valuable
and powerful service for those engaged in agriculture. Originally
designed as a social, cooperative and educational organization, the
Grange came to serve as a powerful political lobby. $45
Sale Price $20
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