1.04.145

Sash, Fraternal

1910 Approximate

Sash. Material: textile, metal. Size: 42" L. Description: red velvet shoulder sash - gold metallic trim on both edges - gold machine embroidered three link logo encircles "F","L" and "T" on sash front - sash ends meet at bottom panel flap also embroidered with the I.O.O.F. logo - gold fringed panel bottom - metallic star on red velvet rosette at sash-panel convergence - brown cotton backing - white label on back: "The C.E. Ward Co. New London, Ohio Manufacturers of Uniforms and Lodge Goods".

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. Odd Fellows ceremonial sash for officers. Used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.