Medal, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Medal, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.06.833

Description

Silver IOOF Medallion. Material: metal, textile. Size: 2" diameter medal x 16" L. cord. Description: silver toned metal medallion - engraved motto on both sides: "We command you to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead and educate the orphan" - engraved on front: I.O.O.F three link symbol and letters: "FLT", an open Bible, and I.O.O.F. - reverse side: two figures and symbols and the words: "The Sovereign Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows 1834" - red and white cord strung through metal loop at top.

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.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Medal, Fraternal

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

September 26, 2006

Update Date

July 25, 2025