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Plaque

1910 Approximate

Shield Shaped Plaque. Material: wood, plastic. Size: 10 1/2" W. x 14" L. Desciption: marbleized beige, white and gold background - shield-shaped - silver-painted edges - front face displays three horizontal interlinked gold rings - one letter inside each ring: "F", "L", and "T" symbolizing friendship, love and truth - above the rings is a gold-outlined tent shape and two crossed shepherd's staffs - tag on back: "Emil C. Blazaich 1966".

Waseca organization: Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), a secret society for the mutual aid and benefit of the members, originated in England in the 18th Century. Waseca Comee Lodge #25 Odd Fellows. Possibly an Encampment plaque.