Membership ribbon for the G.U.O.O.F Lodge No. 1717

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Membership ribbon for the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. The ribbon is black with white text. The ribbon has faded gold fringe at the bottom and a suspension brooch at top. The suspension brooch is white with black text and an all-seeing eye at center. It has a gold metal border. Text on the brooch reads “G.U.O of O. F.” Hanging below the top suspension brooch is a clasp with the word “MEMBER” printed on it. A portrait of an unidentified man is suspended below the clasp. The orders insignia is at the center of the ribbon. Printed above the insignia is “IN MEMORIUM / G.U.O. OF O. F.” Printed below the insignia in white text is “PILGRIM ROCK / LODGE NO. 1717 / G.U.O. OF O. F. / MEMPHIS, / TENN.” The back of the ribbon is red.

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