Grand United Order of Oddfellows - member’s badge (1902 -1910)
The Oddfellows today are Britain’s largest Mutual Friendly Society providing a comprehensive range of financial services to its members. In 1810 they were founded as the Manchester Unity. The badge shows the Oddfellows crest including the ‘heart on hand’ symbol used on their early 19th century banners.
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References:
www.flickr.com/photos/23885771@N03/6927322388/ - for more information about Oddfellows and links.
www.guoofs.com/ (Grand United Order of Oddfellows website).
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Enamels: 4 (purple, red, blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Slider clasp.
Size: 1” x 1 5/8” (about 25mm x 42mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: H SLINGSBY & ??, NUNEATON. RD NO 388594 (1902/1903)
Grand United Order of Oddfellows - member’s badge (1902 -1910)
The Oddfellows today are Britain’s largest Mutual Friendly Society providing a comprehensive range of financial services to its members. In 1810 they were founded as the Manchester Unity. The badge shows the Oddfellows crest including the ‘heart on hand’ symbol used on their early 19th century banners.
.
References:
www.flickr.com/photos/23885771@N03/6927322388/ - for more information about Oddfellows and links.
www.guoofs.com/ (Grand United Order of Oddfellows website).
.
Enamels: 4 (purple, red, blue & white).
Finish: Gilt.
Material: Brass.
Fixer: Slider clasp.
Size: 1” x 1 5/8” (about 25mm x 42mm).
Process: Die stamped.
Imprint: H SLINGSBY & ??, NUNEATON. RD NO 388594 (1902/1903)