Created by
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Date
20th century
Medium
metal , enamel and paint
Dimensions
H x W: 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (11.4 x 5.7 cm)
Description
Three-tiered gold metal member badge for the Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World consisting of two hands shaking suspended above the word MEMBER with a decorative medallion below with the intials I.B.P.O.E. of W. around the outside.
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
medals
Topic
Associations and institutions
Communities
Fraternal organizations
Men
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.166.2.2
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c00232f-e429-4c3a-9470-c1bbd3d063a0

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