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Fraternal Odd fellows IOOF Pin Pinback Button
                  'Wisconsin Forward' 
Fraternal Odd fellows IOOF Pin Pinback Button
                  'Wisconsin Forward'  Fraternal Odd fellows IOOF Pin Pinback Button
                  'Wisconsin Forward'   




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 THE WISCONSIN INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS

Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF). Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth.
Odd Fellowship became the 1st national fraternity to include both men and women when it adopted the beautiful Rebekah Degree on September 20, 1851.

The three links at the top of the pinback are connected by a couple jump rings to a larger round 1.75" diameter Wisconsin Forward plate. Highly embossed.
There is a Beaver on it and what looks to be a farmer and a navy soldier from the turn of the last century.

Curious enough I can't find a makers mark, I am selling another that is from Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark New Jersey. But again, can't find anything on this one.

This measures approximately 2.50 x 2.75 inches.

It is in good condition with a beautiful patina on the metal. Not sure what the metal is made of, I can't find a mark telling me.

Please see photographs for the most complete description. Email with any questions prior to purchase. Thanks for looking.