Fraternal Societies Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a 25th anniversary medal for the Massachusetts Division of the Sons of Veterans of the United States of America. The SV was formed in 1881 by the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) in order for the sons of veterans to be able to carry on...

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 enameled Knight's cross with the Seal of the State of...

ARTIFACT: Unidentified beautiful 1900's - 1920's (?) Nautical Organization lapel pin. The pin features an eagle, wings spread and looking to the viewer's left perched upon the top ring of a white enameled anchor laying atop a blue enameled ship's...

ARTIFACT: This is a Beautiful1960s PAC Southwest Stewardess Badge. VINTAGE: Circa 1960s. SIZE: About 15/16" x1-1/4" CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Gold-plated brass with enamel and seed pearls. ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in swivel locking catch...

ARTIFACT: Beautifully enameled circa 1900 New York 2nd Regiment Expert Riflemen's Association pin by Braxmar. The center of the pin features a blue enamel disc that reads: "2ND REGT." and showing embossed letters on either side: "NY"...

ARTIFACT: Named, early 20th century, 14K gold United States Daughters of 1812 Membership Badge from Texas. The badge features a gilt brass pin bar that reads: "TEXAS" in embossed lettering. A blue and gray ribbon suspended below features an...

ARTIFACT: Beautiful early 20th century, Daughters of the Republic of Texas member badge in beautifully enameled 10K gold and named to Laura Wilbarger Gilbert. The circle star badge features an enameled Texas flag in the center with one enameled letter of...

ARTIFACT: This is a great Indiana Lions' Club badge from their 1971 convention in Las Vegas. The badge is enameled with a pendant hanging from the dual chains in the shape of an Indianapolis 500 race car. The badge was made in Canada. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: 1960's American Hotel Association Allied Member lapel pin by Robbins. The red, white, and blue enameled pin is oval shaped and the center reads: "ALLIED AHA MEMBER" and the outer blue enameled ring reads: "AMERICAN HOTEL...

ARTIFACT: Interesting 1950's – 1960's trustee badge for the Breslau Cemetery Association of Lindenhurst, New York. A spread winged eagle sits atop the shield-shaped badge that reads: "TRUSTEE BRESLAU CEMETERY ASSO., INC." The founder of Breslau (now...

ARTIFACT: 1930's – 1940's heavy enameled .935 silver "I AM" badge of the Saint Germain Foundation. The badge is in the shape of a Maltese cross, with deep purple enamel and gilt details, the center shows a raised heart and reads: "I AM". The reverse...

ARTIFACT: This is a beautiful circa late 1930s badge for the English Speaking Union (ESU), established in 1918 by Irish journalist Sir Evelyn Wrench. The United States branch was founded two years later. An international charitable education...