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Catalog Number |
1983.93.27 |
Object Name |
Ribbon, Fraternal |
Title |
Third Degree Order of Merit, Alfred Wilford, Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, 1935 |
Date |
21 September 1935 |
Year Range from |
1935 |
Year Range to |
1935 |
Description |
Third degree Order of Merit medal presented to Alfred Wilford by the Royal City Lodge (No. 11) of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes on 21 September 1935. Medal in shape of cross with superimposed buffalo head, suspended from red ribbon with ornamental bronze bars in the shape of buffalo horns at top and bottom. The long straight pin at top is back. A small round red, white and blue pin is on the ribbon. Engraved along top of the bronze metal bar is "1st Deg. 5. Sept.1922". Engraved along lower bronze metal bar is "2nd Deg. 11. July. 1929." The maker's mark and an inscription is engraved on back of cross. The inscription reads: "This Order of Merit and Honour of Knighthood was conferred upon Bro. Alfred Wilford, C.P. By the Royal City Lodge No.11 / 21 Sept. 1935 / As a Mark of Appreciation for Services in the Cause of Buffaloism and Their Regard for Him As a Man and A Brother" |
Notes |
Historic Context - Medals of Merit The Third-Degree Medal, also known as the Knight Order of Merit, is awarded to a RAOB member who has served three years as a Primo. The recipient must also be deemed by the Lodge members to have earned the right for advancement to the next Degree level. This recognition reflects the member's dedication and exemplary service within the Order. Updated 2024 |
People |
Wilford, Alfred |
Search Terms |
Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes - Royal City Lodge No. 11 |
Subjects |
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS |
Dimensions |
W-3 L-13 cm |
Collection |
Textiles |