Name/Title
Badge, Membership: Ladies Orange Benevolent Association, Lodge No. 142 StittsvilleEntry/Object ID
2023.8.1.11Description
Membership badge worn to identify a member of the Ladies Orange Benevolent Association (LOBA) in Stittsville. The Stittsville LOBA was identified as Stittsville Lodge number 142. The badge has a metal bar with a pin on the reverse located along the top edge, it has a decorative shape with L.O. printed on the left side, a central image of a bundle of grain with the letters F. H. C., and the letters B.A. printed on the right side. The badge extends vertically with a vibrant red fabric ribbon as the base, the top of the badge has an orange ribbon sewn on top of the red ribbon and extending to the half way point in the badge. At the middle of the badge the orange ribbon is gathered to form a triangle shape and is attached to the reverse of a circular button. The orange ribbon is decorated with a crossed flags motif, two fabric Union Flag appliques are attached on either side of a gold metallic printed crossed flag pole design. The Union Flags are attached to the orange ribbon material with four metal staples. The central button has an outer yellow coloured metal base with an inner yellow badge made up of a central image of a bible opened with the pages displayed, and a cross image that has a red heart image on top along with what appears to be a ship's anchor behind the cross. Around the central motif is a black circular line, around the line are red coloured block text which reads, "Ladies' Orange Benevolent Association ." A black line decorated with a repeating triangle pattern forms the outer border of the button. The bottom of the red ribbon has a printed design which reads, "Stittsville LODGE NO. 142 L.O.B.A Stittsville, Ont." The final design element is a yellow coloured fabric tassel border made of braided yellow thread. On the reverse of the badge the top bar has a visible pin attached, the ribbon on this side of the badge is black coloured fabric and contains less decoration. The ribbon has a printed design which includes the words, "IN MEMORIAM" at the top, a decorative line border is placed horizontally under the text, the centre contains a printed version of the button located on the front of the badge, this version has the open bible, cross, heart, and anchor motif in the middle, a line border around the design, the words "LADIES ORANGE BENEVOLENT . ASSOCIATION." around the circumference of the design, and a repeating line with triangle pattern as the outside of the design. The bottom of the badge has text which reads, "Stittsville LODGE NO. 142 L.O.B.A. Stittsville, Ont." The bottom of the badge is decorated with a tassel edge made up of braided yellow fabric thread.Context
From the collection of Jim McCooeye. The Ladies Orange Benevolent Association (LOBA) is an auxiliary of the Orange Order. It was founded in 1894 to provide women with an opportunity to actively practice the principles of the Order. Like their male counterparts, the members of LOBA had to be both protestant and believers that Canada should remain a dominion within the British Empire.
LOBA focused on activities such as organizing functions within the Orange community, fundraising for charities, and helping maintain Protestant orphanages. LOBA members also participated in the annual July 12th parades, which celebrated William III's victory at the Battle of the Boyne.Collection
Artefact Collection: PrimaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Badge, MembershipNomenclature Secondary Object Term
Badge, InsigniaNomenclature Primary Object Term
InsigniaNomenclature Sub-Class
Status SymbolsNomenclature Class
Personal SymbolsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
21 cmWidth
5.5 cmDepth
0.5 cmDimension Notes
2023-08-09
HorizontalMaterial
metal - métal, fabric - tissuRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Jim McCooeye, Ladies Orange Benevolent Association (L.O.B.A.) Stittsville Lodge No. 142Related Places
Place
City
StittsvilleProvince
OntarioCountry
Canada
