{"product_id":"vintage-iof-independent-order-of-foresters-centennial-medal-100th-anniv-1974","title":"Vintage IOF Independent Order of Foresters Centennial Medal 100th Anniv 1974","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent Order of Foresters (IOF)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n100th Anniversary Centennial Medal\u003cbr\u003e\nJune 17, 1974, Gold-Tone and Enamel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage commemorative medal celebrates the centennial anniversary of the Independent Order of Foresters (IOF), a fraternal organization established in 1874. The piece serves as a historical marker for the organization's century of service, featuring their distinctive symbology and traditional motto. Fraternal memorabilia from the mid-20th century is highly sought after by collectors of society medals and organizational history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Round gold-tone medallion featuring multi-color enamel details with \"IOF\" and \"L.B.C.\" text\u003cbr\u003e\n• Reverse engraved with \"Benevolence Concord Liberty\" and the 100th Anniversary date of June 17, 1974\u003cbr\u003e\n• Suspended from a tri-color blue, white, and red ribbon attached to a pin-back bar\u003cbr\u003e\n• Front of the bar features a blue enamel \"IOF\" nameplate\u003cbr\u003e\n• Approximately 3 inches in total length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e The enamel on both the medallion and the nameplate bar is vibrant and fully intact with no chips or cracking. The gold-tone metal finish shows minor surface wear and light tarnishing consistent with age but retains a good luster. The ribbon is structurally sound with minor fraying along the edges. The pin mechanism on the reverse is present and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shop Thrift World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47906765308081,"sku":"STJYY964-06","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/4735\/9153\/files\/4b3b27a7-cb53-4218-a97a-e95b05f4205f.jpg?v=1788872500","url":"https:\/\/thriftworld.com\/products\/vintage-iof-independent-order-of-foresters-centennial-medal-100th-anniv-1974","provider":"Shop Thrift World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}