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ARTIFACT:
This is an Improved Order of Redmen representative medal from the Wahpatuck Tribe of Massachusetts numbered 54 in its original case. The Improved Order of Redmen was founded as a fraternal society in Baltimore in 1834. The medal has two enameled bats, one with a Native American bust reading GREAT COUNCIL and the one below it showing a crested eagle and reading MASS. The medal itself if oval with blue enameled lettering and scenes of the outdoors and a council meeting.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900.
SIZE:
Case is 5/8" in height and 5-9/16" in width and 2-7/8" in depth.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gold-plated brass with enameling; cardboard case lined with velvet and silk.
ATTACHMENT:
Horizontal pin with "C" catch.
MARKINGS:
Case: F.J. GORTON CO. MFG. JEWELERS NO. ATTLEBORO, MASS. U.S.A.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a fraternal society collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. Ebay VEJX10 LBBEX8/10 SeBBEX11/15
CONDITION:
8 (Excellent): Medal is in wonderful condition with little wear and case is in fair condition.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
