Antique Fraternal Order Orioles Memorabilia Set – Pottstown, PA – 1937 & 1948 Delegate Ribbon & Badge
This extraordinary collection offers a glimpse into the history of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, through a set of dated fraternal memorabilia from the Fraternal Order Orioles. Included is a pristine white satin ribbon measuring approximately 16″ x 3″. It proudly displays “GEO. A. AMOLR POST, No. 47, POTTSTOWN” in bold lettering. Complementing the ribbon is a vintage black leather tri-fold case meticulously designed to house three distinct pieces. The top section features an ornate engraved plaque reading “L.H. Buzzard, 1937”. An oblong plaque below proudly proclaims “PAST PRESIDENT”, while a vibrant green and gold enamel emblem showcases the organization’s name: “FRATERNAL ORDER ORIOLES, L, I, F, E”. Completing the ensemble is a pin backing crafted from black velvet. The case exhibits signs of age but remains in good condition and functional order, with leather flaps securely covering the badge. This collection also includes a delegate ribbon honoring Leroy Buzzard as “Past President”, adorned with a gold ribbon signifying his attendance at the “DELEGATE, NATIONAL CONVENTION, FRATERNAL ORDER ORIOLES, 10TH ANNIVERSARY, NEWPORT NEWS, VA., AUG. 2-3-4-5-, 1948”. The reverse side of this ribbon bears the mark of its maker: “St. Louis Button Co., St. Louis, Mo.”. This remarkable group of artifacts offers a captivating glimpse into local history and fraternal organization traditions.
