Fraternal & Organizational Related Artifacts

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 2-1/4" height and 1-1/2" width and 1/2" thickness...

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 New York and shows a crescent moon and an eagle at 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. SIZE: Approximately 5/8" by 7/8" (each); one tooth is...

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 and a small fire or flame. VINTAGE: Circa early 20th...

ARTIFACT: This is a Model 1860 United States Army Field and Staff sword in a scarce configuration, as worn by OUAM (The Order of United American Mechanics) members. The OUAM was organized during Philadelphia anti-immigrant rioting in 1844-184One side of...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1948 edition of the Masonic Official Cipher revised in 1959 (4th edition). The book is bound in a folder with a fold-over flap and has the original owner's name embossed on the flap: Mark H. Bradbury, who belonged to the St. John's...

ARTIFACT: 1930's – 1940's United Order of True Sisters Jewish women's organization member badge with blue sapphire charm. The United Order of True Sisters was established in 1846 and is said to be the first independent national women's organization in...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa late 1920s member medal for the Shriner's Royal Order of Jesters. The Jesters got their start on board the USS Wilhelmina in 1911 in Hawaii, and the by invitation only Order has been adhering to its motto ("Mirth is King") ever...

ARTIFACT: This is a large Czechoslovakian Masonic neck badge, possibly from a convention in Haiti in 193The medallion shows a Masonic square and compass symbol and a lion rampant in relief and hangs from a red ribbon with a single rosette...

ARTIFACT: Beautiful circa 1920's – 1930's Republic of China Masonic celluloid pin. This example is a larger size and shows crossed flags with Chinese letters at the top that read: "Republic of China" and the Masonic symbol at the bottom. The...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1933 edition of a Masonic cipher book entitled "Correct Work for Maine". The book is bound in a folder with a fold-over flap and has the original owner's name embossed inside the flap: Frank R. Bradbury. The pocket-sized book contains...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1920's - 1930's lapel pin for a veteran member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE). The Order was set up in Seattle in 1898, originally named the "Order of Good Things". The pin is in enameled 10 karat gold. VINTAGE:...