Antique Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Hollidaysburg Lodge 119 Badge Pin For Sale

Antique Independent Order Of Odd Fellows Hollidaysburg Lodge 119 Badge Pin

Very Good vintage/antique condition with a rich, natural dark bronze-tone patina.

Front Surface: Intricate high-relief molded details, including the All-Seeing Eye, Holy Bible, Heart in Hand, Hourglass, Bundle of Rods (Fasces), and the three-link chain with initials "FLT" (Friendship, Love, and Truth). Markings clearly read "HOLLIDAYSBURG LODGE No 119".

Back Surface: Shows expected age-appropriate oxidation and surface darkening.

Hardware / Pin Mechanism: Includes the original long vertical locking/attachment pin fully intact across the back. Chain links connecting the header bar to the main shield pendant are intact and sturdy.

Up for sale is a rare antique Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) fraternal badge pin from Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 119.

This heavy cast metal fraternal badge features a header bar marked "HOLLIDAYSBURG LODGE No 119" connected via twin metal chain links to a ornate main shield. The central shield is adorned with iconic IOOF symbolism, including the Eye of Providence (All-Seeing Eye) with light rays, the Holy Bible, the Heart in Hand, an Hourglass, a Bundle of Rods (Fasces), and the central Three-Link Chain bearing the initials F L T (representing the core IOOF tenets: Friendship, Love, and Truth).

Lodge & Historical Context:Hollidaysburg Lodge No. 119 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was instituted in Blair County, Pennsylvania, during the 19th century. Badges of this style were worn during formal lodge meetings, parades, and ceremonial functions.

Rarity:Specific lodge-numbered pins from smaller Pennsylvania municipalities like Hollidaysburg are highly collectible and relatively scarce, especially with the connecting chains and extended pinback hardware fully intact.