Bidspirit auction | Post Civil War 1870’s Shriner/Masonic

Post Civil War 1870’s Shriner/Masonic Badge - Post Civil War 1870’s Shriner/Masonic Badge ”Nobles of West Mississippi” 1911 for the Rochester New York Convention in 1911. Measuring 3-1/4”” tall and 2” wide, this enameled brass badge suspends a miniature replica of a burlap wrapped cotton bale strapped by five individual metal straps and brass links. The bale is 1x1.25x.5” thick and solidly formed. The two left straps of the bale have broken and the cotton expanded. This can easily be secured and formed back into original shape. The outer circle of the badge reads ”A.A.O.N.M.S. Rochester N.Y. 1911.” Which represents the “Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine”. Established in 1870 by members of the New York City Masonic order. Centered over the fraternal symbolic pyramid and scimitar is a domed cloisonne disc with title ”Nobles Of West Mississippi” filling a white crescent symbol, enveloping a black man with enjoying a large slice of watermelon held in front of his face. He is in front of several wooden buildings. Reverse of badge has makers mark: ”The Chas. M. Robbins Co. Attleboro Mass.” A stunning piece of post civil war Americana that is sure to catch the eye of everyone who sees it in your collection. See photos.