Name: Vintage Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Fraternal Medallion - Asst. Venerabile
Brand: A.J. Martin
SKU: 1467354394
Price: 145.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Vintage Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America Fraternal Medallion - Asst. Venerabile

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This is such an interesting piece!

Admittedly, we don't know much about it. What we do know is that it's a ceremonial pin for the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, a fraternal organization founded in New York City in 1905 by and for Italian-American immigrants. According to their official website, the Order's aim was to create a support system for all Italian immigrants that would assist them with becoming U.S. citizens, provide health/death benefits and educational opportunities, and offer assistance with assimilation in America.

This pin is the badge of the "Asst Venerabile," which is the rank of "Assistant Venerable". It is made of brass and enamel and features the words "Libertà, Uguaglianza, Fraternità" in round, which translate to "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity," which is the official motto of the French Republic translated into Italian. Underneath the lion are the letters "O.F.D'I. in A." which is shorthand for "Ordine Figli d’Italia in America."

Source: https://osdia.org/about/history/

Metal: Brass
Dimensions: 2.75"L x 2.25"W
Weight: 45.0g

Metal: Brass
Length: 2.75 in.
Width: 2.25 in.
Closure: C-clasp
Weight: 45 g

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