Odd Fellows Early 20th Century Memorial Ribbon, Pin painted sticks At this point

At this point

One of the things I love about this vintage Spanish Damascene pin is that while the delicate gold filagree makes it seem a bit dainty

large wooden knobs

I do know that it is beautifully made

or charming just retired to a shelf to be appreciated for the wonderful object that he is

Odd Fellows Early 20th Century Memorial Ribbon, Pin painted sticks At this pointThe International Order of Odd Fellows (I. O. O. F) certainly has had a gift for designing compelling iconography, and this memorial ribbon from the Powow River Lodge in Amesbury, MA features two of its best, with the gold bordered "handshake" pin at top and "all seeing eye" at center. Those waving flags between the two are pretty good too. I am pretty certain this one dates to the turn of the century around the heyday of the I. O. O. F, when it was