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    Posted 8 years ago

    SDCameraFan
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    Vintage Turn of the Century International Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F) Celluloid Pins, Medallions & Memorial Ribbons

    These are two-sided memorial ribbons, some with celluloid and metal medallions at their center and topped with celluloid "handshake" pins or other interesting imagery. The "waving flags" attached to the overlay ribbons, are hand or machine made.

    Most are manufactured by The Whitehead & Hoag Co., which was based in Newark, NJ., and patent dates start in the 1890's. These were evidently manufactured for individual Odd Fellows lodges or organizations, to be worn at specific functions, perhaps when someone important passed away.

    The envelope was a nice recent find with it's patent date details, and it still has it's original cardboard insert and envelope string-tie. (The seller listed it as being in "tattered" condition).

    I've been seeking out these turn of the century ribbons and pins for a few months now. I haven't really delved deeply into their history, but I know what I like.

    One (tri-color ribbon) is actually from a Knights of Pythias lodge. My dad was a member of one for many years and attained a high rank there.

    Most of these were found on eBay and at reasonable prices.

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    Comments

    1. pops52 pops52, 8 years ago
      These are great, nice collection!
    2. SDCameraFan SDCameraFan, 8 years ago
      Thanks pops52!
    3. PhilDMorris PhilDMorris, 8 years ago
      Beautiful fascination, something I have always been interested in.
    4. PostCardCollector PostCardCollector, 8 years ago
      I have never seen a display like this before. What a find!!
    5. SpiritBear, 8 years ago
      What were the International Order of Odd Fellows all about?
    6. SDCameraFan SDCameraFan, 8 years ago
      Here's the lowdown on the group: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Independent_Order_of_Odd_Fellows
    7. scottvez scottvez, 8 years ago
      These are available in an almost endless variety! The late 19th/ early 20th century was the heyday for fraternal groups-- with so many groups, lodges, and event badges you can probably assemble a huge collection with few duplicates.

      For the most part, these ribbons and badges are available at very reasonable prices.

      Good luck with the collection!

      scott

    8. SDCameraFan SDCameraFan, 8 years ago
      Thanks PhilDMorris!
    9. SDCameraFan SDCameraFan, 8 years ago
      Thanks PostCardCollector!
      I have a collection of postcards as well!
      One collection at a time :)
    10. SDCameraFan SDCameraFan, 8 years ago
      True scottvez. There are many of these out there and the scope and variety is almost endless. Sometimes the ribbons are in sad shape but the medallions and celluloid badges/pins can be salvaged.

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