Bidspirit auction | Judaica / Zionism - USA,

Judaica / Zionism - USA, Brith Sholom Independent Order Medal, 1905 - A rare medal issued by the Independent Order Brith Sholom, a prominent Jewish fraternal organization established in the United States in 1905. The society promoted the ideals of Peace, Progress, and Protection, as inscribed on the medal. Obverse: A dove carrying an olive branch with the legend: ”INDEPENDENT ORDER BRITH SHOLOM - PEACE PROGRESS PROTECTION - CHARTERED FEB 23, 1905” Reverse: Inscribed with the maker’s mark: ”THE LILLEY CO., COLUMBUS, O.” A historically significant fraternal piece likely used as a membership or organizational badge. Metal: Bronze Weight: 9.333 g Diameter: 30 mm Maker: The Lilley Co., Columbus, Ohio