Fraternal Groups & Societies Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a mint, unfired circa 1968 Zippo lighter with a Shriners' (aka the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine) medallion. The Shriners began in 1871 as an ideological...

ARTIFACT: This is a mint, unfired circa 1968 Zippo lighter with an Indepdendent Order of Odd Fellows logo standing for "Friendship, Loyalty and Truth". VINTAGE: Circa 1968. SIZE: Approximately...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1890s lapel badge for the Order of American Firemen, or O.A.F. Established in 1886, O.A.F. was a once-powerful fraternal order for firefighters. The badge is by Braxmar of...

ARTIFACT: This is a scarce, early sponsor badge for Ducks Unlimited. Established in 1937 in Washington, D.C., the group was formed with an aim to conserve wetlands for the waterfowl hunting. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a lot of six elk teeth, five with drilled holes. They are perfect for Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) jewelry. They come in an old jeweler case. VINTAGE: Circa 1900...

ARTIFACT: Gorgeous and rare 1930's Douglas (Aircraft) Athletic Club lapel pin. The 10K gold pin shows a winged, 'muscle' man in the center against a dark blue enameled background that reads: "DOUGLAS...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1944 Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal pin of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC) awarded to Nancy Schenk. The pin features a Maltese cross in the center and...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa 1930s lapel pin for twenty-five years of membership with the Daughters of Union Veterans, a group established in May 1885 in Springfield, Illinois. The pin is...

ARTIFACT: This is an early 20th century Past President badge for the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic in 10 karat gold. The Ladies of the GAR, as it became known in 1886 was founded in 1881...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified circa early 20th century pin, possibly for a fraternal or mystical order. The small oblong pin is in enameled 14 karat gold and shows an eagle's head, a goat's head...

ARTIFACT: This is an intriguing and unidentified lapel pin from Denver, Colorado for an organization with the abbreviation A.A.G.B.A., possibly a benevolent association. The pin is a bright blue...

ARTIFACT: Unidentified 1930's - 1950's nautical, naval militaria, camp patch? The navy blue diamond shaped patch is wool felt and displays a letter: "N" in the center with an anchor behind and...