Great Old "United Order of the Golden Cross" Fraternal Society Badge from Bradford, NH

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  • Great Old "United Order of the Golden Cross" Fraternal Society Badge from Bradford, NH
  • Great Old "United Order of the Golden Cross" Fraternal Society Badge from Bradford, NH
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a great old badge for the "United Order of the Golden Cross" fraternal society, a group organized by the Freemasons that admitted both men and women who pledged to abstain from imbibing alcohol. The medal is from the Bradford, New Hampshire Post Number 61The badge has a decorative medal bar at top with a green printed ribbon from which a cross-shaped medallion hangs.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1890s.

SIZE:

4-7/8" height and 2-1/8" width.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Gold-plated brass with silk ribbon.

ATTACHMENT:

Horizontal pin with "C" catch.

MARKINGS:

BOSTON REGALIA CO BOSTON MASS.; name handwritten on reverse of ribbon (may be David or Mina Hall).

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a society collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX09 LDEX7/10

CONDITION:

8 (Excellent-): Badge shows only a few spots of light wear.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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