Pin, Fraternal

Object number2007.81.8

Date1900-1915

MediumVarious metals; ink; paper

Credit LineGift of United Lutheran Society

DescriptionCircular beige fraternal pin with straight metal pin in back. Front has black screen printed text and pair of hands shaking. Backside has circular paper maker label.Dimensions1.25 x 1.25 in. (3.2 x 3.2 cm)
InscriptionsFront: black screen printed text "15-R.PAMIATKA ZAL / N.S., PITTSBURGH, PA. / [in center] C. 65, S.E.J. / [pair of hands shaking] / 25 NOV. 1900-1915".
MarksBackside: circular paper label under edges: "M[...] CUNNINGHAM CO., / Badges, Buttons, Flags, Pennants, Etc. / [in center circle] 625 Smithfield St. / PITTSBURGH, PA. / [in center of circle] ALLIED PRINTING TRADES UNION / LABEL COUNCILING / PITTSBURGH / 29".
Historical NotesThe United Lutheran Society was formed in 1962 when the Slovak Evangelical Slovak Church Union of the Augsburg Confession in America, founded in 1893, and the Evangelical Slovak Women's Union, organized in 1906, merged. This fraternal benefit society is now open to all persons of the Lutheran faith and provides life and health insurance. It is headquartered in Ligonier, Pennsylvania.

Previous owner United Lutheran Society

Related institution Slovak Evangelical Union

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