Description
This item is a vintage “jewel” or medal belonging to the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB), specifically a delegate jewel from the Grand Lodge of England.
- Order: Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB), a fraternal organization established in 1822.
- Design: The enamel jewel features a bison symbol at the center, with text indicating it was for a “Delegate to Prov. Grand Lodge”.
- Ribbon: It is suspended from a purple ribbon bearing the letters “RAOB” and “GLE” (Grand Lodge of England).
- Significance: These jewels were awarded to members for service and rank within their specific lodges.
Engraved on back ‘Presented to Bro. A. W. Matthews for services rendered’
Condition shown in photographs
