{"product_id":"1890-antique-bpoe-elks-franklin-lodge-no-110-pa-chartered-silk-ribbon-badge","title":"1890 Antique BPOE Elks Franklin Lodge No 110 PA Chartered Silk Ribbon Badge","description":" \u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1i\" data-hveid=\"CAEIHBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1890 Antique BPOE Elks Franklin Lodge No 110 PA Chartered Silk Ribbon Badge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ltzXp_1q|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1q\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"j3tEEe\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"llbKvd#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1r\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1s\" data-hveid=\"CAEIHhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1t\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eDescription\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"Gy8rfb#B4oRN\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_1u\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eUp for sale is a museum-quality, true Victorian-era piece of American fraternal history. This original woven silk ribbon member badge commemorates the very beginning of the B.P.O.E. (Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) \"Franklin Lodge No. 110\" out of Franklin, Pennsylvania.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_20\" data-hveid=\"CAEIHxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003eThe bottom tip features a clear stamp commemorating the lodge's official institution date: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_21\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eApril 8, 1890\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Historical records confirm that Franklin Lodge No. 110 was founded on this exact night by traveling members of New Castle Lodge No. 69, appointing Thomas McGough as its historic first Exalted Ruler.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_27\" data-hveid=\"CAEIIBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003eThe front face of the silk features red typography reading \"Franklin Lodge No. 110\" stacked above the bold \"B.P.O.E.\" organization letters. The ribbon measures roughly 6.75 inches long by 2.25 inches wide.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"TDBkbc#Ml18Xb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_2d\" data-hveid=\"CAEIIRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"tP2kf#s32ZS\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_2e\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif font-size: font-weight: margin: text-decoration: none border-bottom: rgb\u003eCondition Note:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e This 130+ year-old silk ribbon is a remarkable regional survivor. It shows deep, honest age patina, prominent browning\/spotting throughout, minor color bleeding from the old ink stamps, and expected fraying along the top edge where it originally connected to a metal pin hanger. Sold strictly as-found to preserve its true historic state. Incredible centerpiece item for serious collectors of Venango County history, 19th-century secret societies, or early American Elks Club memorabilia.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"rcuQ6b:\u0026amp;ltzXp_2k|npT2md\" jscontroller=\"UTzWVc#U8DOt\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_2k\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"j3tEEe\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"llbKvd#iOlsLd\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" jsuid=\"ltzXp_2l\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style=\"font-family: \" google sans roboto arial sans-serif none rgb font-size:=\"\" font-weight:=\"\" margin:=\"\" text-decoration:=\"\" border-bottom:=\"\"\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"1890 elks ribbon, franklin lodge 110, april 8 1890, antique bpoe badge, victorian silk ribbon, fraternal organization, secret society history, 19th century americana, venango county pa, new castle lodge 69, thomas mcgough elks, benevolent protective order, chartered lodge badge, antique fraternal silk\"\u003e","brand":"cyclewarehouse.online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47526961217698,"sku":"elks ribbon 081426","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0335\/9824\/2861\/files\/692d054a-9393-49bc-aa50-7bcbed5fb11b.jpg?v=1786723189","url":"https:\/\/cyclewarehouse.online\/products\/1890-antique-bpoe-elks-franklin-lodge-no-110-pa-chartered-silk-ribbon-badge","provider":"cyclewarehouse.online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}