Badge, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Badge, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.04.1

Description

Triangular FHC Medal. Material: textile, metal. Size: (medal) 2 1/2" by 2 1/2"; (cord) 35" L. Description: gold tone metal - triangular - front stamped with Odd Fellows logo and letters F, L, T (friendship, love and truth) - back stamped with three rings and shepherd's hook and letters F, H, C. (meaning unknown) - cord, purple and red twisted silk.

Context

Waseca organization: Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), a secret society for the mutual aid and benefit of the members, originated in England in the 18th Century. Odd Fellows ceremonial medal used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Badge, Fraternal

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

February 19, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024