badge, commemorative

human history

Other Name
Ancient Order of Foresters (associated name)
Description
medal commemorative
circular silver coloured medallion, obverse depicts two foresters supporting coat of arms with stag's head, crown and all seeing eye above, thistle, rose and shamrock below, legend "THE ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS", reverse depicts hat with horn and bow and arrows "THE ANCIENT ORDER OF / FORRESTERS/ 3rd VISIT TO THE / CRYSTAL PALACE / AUG. 25. 1857" framed by thistle, rose and shamrock, red string through hole punched at centre top.
Associated Place
London (England)/United Kingdom
Accession Number
1991.314.22
Department
History
Social History

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Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1991.314.22
Associated Notes
The Ancient Order of Foresters with its motto Unity, Benevolence and Concord, began in England in the mid-eighteenth century. By the time the first New Zealand branch opened in 1852 it was an established friendly society, providing sickness and death benefits to its members and having a particular concern for widows and orphans. From 1909 their activities were governed by the Friendly Societies Act, which required the compulsory registration of all such societies.
The first Auckland Court opened in 1863, and membership reached a peak in the mid 1930s. Since then membership has declined as many of the benevolent functions were taken over by the state.
Associated Event
Opening of Crystal Palace; 1854; England
Associated Person
Ancient Order of Foresters (Maker)
Associated Place
London (England)/United Kingdom
Associated Date
25 Aug 1857
Period
Victorian/English reign
Signature/marks
[3rd visit to the Crystal Palace AUG 25 1857]
Media
metal/inorganic material
string (fiber product)/cord (fiber product)
Measurement Reading
83mm
41mm
4mm
Subject Category
friendly societies
Classification
Medal, Commemorative
Commemorative
Memorabilia
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15 May 2023

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