Medal, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Medal, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.04.3

Description

Grand Lodge. Material: textile, metal. Size: 2" W. x 4" L. Description: red, gold and green vertically striped satin ribbon suspended from a gold, saber-shaped horizontal bar - a gold rectangular medal is linked to the bottom edge of ribbon - "AAO NMS" (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, also commonly known as Shriners) stamped on medal with a waterfall and Grand Lodge graphic.

Context

"AAO NMS": Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, also commonly known as Shriners. 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. Waseca Comee Lodge #25 Odd Fellows medal. Type unknown.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Medal, Fraternal

Class

Personal Symbol

Category

Communication Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

February 24, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024