One of my best finds made the cover of W&E treasures..

[park pirate]

Back about a year ago I was looking for more information about this gold badge I found so I sent some pics to Mark Parker from W&E treasures it turns out to be an odd fellows badge witch happened to make the front cover of W&E treasures for 2020. The odd fellows are a group or organization of people who help others in need I really don’t know much about them only what I read on the internet...

 

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[Tiredman]

2020? I thought they folded

 

[villagenut]

Congrats, looks good there on the cover.

 

[Clad2Silver]

2020? I thought they folded

They haven't folded but they no longer produce a printed magazine. All issues are strictly online only.

 

[Clad2Silver]

Back about a year ago I was looking for more information about this gold badge I found so I sent some pics to Mark Parker from W&E treasures it turns out to be an odd fellows badge witch happened to make the front cover of W&E treasures for 2020. The odd fellows are a group or organization of people who help others in need I really don’t know much about them only what I read on the internet...View attachment 1786527

Congrats on making the W&ET magazine with your find. I was fortunate enough to be in the magazine's annual "Best Finds" issue with a gold coin I had dug. Too bad your not able to have a printed issue as a memento of this.

 

[GaRebel1861]

That badge is a real killer of a find. The button in my avatar made it in their magazine last year. (I think it was last year maybe the year before)

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the fantastic recovery and cover photo!

 

[park pirate]

2020? I thought they folded

yes it’s true they went electronically and I won’t subscribe I’m just old fashion that way I like printed issues..

 

[park pirate]

Congrats on making the W&ET magazine with your find. I was fortunate enough to be in the magazine's annual "Best Finds" issue with a gold coin I had dug. Too bad your not able to have a printed issue as a memento of this.

so true man of course I have know idea what was said about it because I can’t see it...

 

[ARC]

The "odd fellows" must be a massive secret organization that still exists to this very day.

For every time I leave the house I see them everywhere.

:P

 

[Ed (Upstate NY)]

Congrats on making the cover. Too bad they went digital. I had about a year left on my subscription but have never looked at the online issue once. What a waste of my money. Us old fashioned guys prefer reading a hard copy while relaxing on the couch with a cold one !

 

[park pirate]

The "odd fellows" must be a massive secret organization that still exists to this very day.

For every time I leave the house I see them everywhere.

:P

could be I think there like the masons another group of people that help people. From what I read it all started in the 15th century in England...

 

[ARC]

Just "odd people" in general. heh

 

[park pirate]

Congrats on making the cover. Too bad they went digital. I had about a year left on my subscription but have never looked at the online issue once. What a waste of my money. Us old fashioned guys prefer reading a hard copy while relaxing on the couch with a cold one !

so true Ed..

 

[trdking]

yes it’s true they went electronically and I won’t subscribe I’m just old fashion that way I like printed issues..

Make for some very tough bathroom reading

 

[Steve in PA]

I have boxes of back issues from the late 1980s to about 2010 if anyone is interested in making a deal.

 

[devldog]

The "odd fellows" must be a massive secret organization that still exists to this very day.

For every time I leave the house I see them everywhere.

:P

You must live near Atlanta.

 

[Clad2Silver]

so true man of course I have know idea what was said about it because I can’t see it...

Short of copying every word, here is what they said about your badge...…..
The pin was worn by a member of the Independent Order Of Oddfellows, which was a fraternal order established in the U.S. in the early 1800's and long before that in Europe. The letters FLT stand for Friendship, Love, and Truth. The crossed sword and shepherd's crook represent "Patriarch's Militant" also called "Canton" which is the highest order of the IOOF and was formed in 1885 as a uniformed paramilitary branch of the IOOF. They marched in parades and served ceremoniously in special events. "Lodge 32" could be from anywhere but if it's from N.Y. it may be from Shultzville. Your find dates from the late 1800's to the early 1900's and is valued at bullion plus 20-30%.
Hopefully this helps provide some info for you …….

 

[Clad2Silver]

so true man of course I have know idea what was said about it because I can’t see it...

yes it’s true they went electronically and I won’t subscribe I’m just old fashion that way I like printed issues..

Same here...I have one more digital issue coming but I won't subscribe anymore.

 

[park pirate]

Short of copying every word, here is what they said about your badge...…..
The pin was worn by a member of the Independent Order Of Oddfellows, which was a fraternal order established in the U.S. in the early 1800's and long before that in Europe. The letters FLT stand for Friendship, Love, and Truth. The crossed sword and shepherd's crook represent "Patriarch's Militant" also called "Canton" which is the highest order of the IOOF and was formed in 1885 as a uniformed paramilitary branch of the IOOF. They marched in parades and served ceremoniously in special events. "Lodge 32" could be from anywhere but if it's from N.Y. it may be from Shultzville. Your find dates from the late 1800's to the early 1900's and is valued at bullion plus 20-30%.
Hopefully this helps provide some info for you …….

Thanks Ed thats what Mark Parker sent me ..