Ancient Order Fraternal Regalia
Updated September 20, 2026
| Lot number | 243 |
| Auction | Cedars Fine Estate Part 2 |
| Date | October 7, 2026 at 8:05 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Amber Door Estate Sales Inc. |
| Location | Niagara-on-the-Lake |
A collection of fraternal regalia items belonging to the Ancient Order of United Workmen (A.O.U.W.), City Lodge, No. 45, based in Port Robinson, Ontario. The group features a reversible lodge ribbon, a circular medal with ribbon, and a separate pinback bar. The reversible ribbon is composed of black velvet on one face and blue silk on the reverse, bordered by gold-toned metallic wire fringe at the base. The top of the ribbon is fitted with a cast brass header featuring a beaver figurine above a bar stamped with the initials C. H. P. A stamped brass charm representing an open Holy Bible is suspended from the header. The ribbon faces are printed in gold-toned lettering with the lodge identification and a central circular emblem. This emblem depicts a shield with A.O.U.W. superimposed on an anchor, surrounded by the Latin mottos ALTERIUS ALTERA and AUXILIO EGET. The circular brass-toned medal is suspended from a light blue silk ribbon and displays a raised A.O.U.W. shield and anchor motif against a sunburst pattern. The accompanying decorative brass pinback bar is stamped with the initials C. H. P. and features a suspended Holy Bible charm matching the one found on the main ribbon header. Condition: The items are in good antique condition. The silk and velvet ribbons exhibit age-appropriate wear, including fraying and splitting, particularly visible on the light blue ribbon and along the edges of the main ribbon. The gold-toned printing shows minor areas of rubbing but remains largely legible. Metal components have developed a natural darkened patina with some surface oxidation. The metallic fringe is mostly intact but shows significant tarnishing and some loose threads. The blue silk side of the reversible ribbon has several visible dark stains.
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