WEIGHT (of complete medal) 1/2 ounce + 1/8th ounce. Ribbon is heavy Bullion thread
Presented to J. Cunningham of the Otago Lodge # 1 NZ
I have three old RAOOB Buffaloe Medals (Jewels ?) currently listed seperately on TradeMe
If any bidder should win more than one of them ?... they can be couriered in same parcel at no additional cost
Buy all THREE ? and I will cover all postage costs :-)
The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes is a social & benevolent fraternal organisation open to men.
Its aim is to aid members in need and their families, and the families of deceased members as well as to support other charitable groups.
"The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes was believed to have been founded at a time during the sixteenth century when societies were frowned upon, indeed you could have lost your head. It is said that Queen Elizabeth the 1st, being satisfied that we were not a threat to either the monarchy or society in general, presented us with a Banner, which enabled us to meet without fear or favour, and to this day when ever a Lodge meets, politics and religion may not be discussed."
The first lodge was founded in London in 1822 by staff from the Theatre Royal
The Order has never received a Royal charter, even though for many years it has been known as the Royal Antediluvian Order.
The Order was allowed to register itself under the Royal Warrant Act in the early 20th century because it had already been using the title "Royal".
It is thought that there was some illicit adoption of quasi-masonic traditions by the Order, as there are some similarities with Masonic rites & modes of conduct however, the Order is not Masonic, & has never had any official relationship with Freemasonry.
There are four degrees of membership within the organisation
Brother (1st degree)
Certified Primo (2nd degree)
Knight Order of Merit (Knight or Sir) (3rd degree)
Roll Of Honour (Right Honourable) (4th degree)
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