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Judaica / Zionism - Canada, Charity Token, B’nai B’rith, Lord Melchett Lodge, St. Catharines - Bronze charity token issued by the Lord Melchett Lodge No. 1153 of B’nai B’rith, located in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. Obverse: Features a seven-branched menorah with a ribbon below reading: ”BENEVOLENCE BROTHERLY LOVE HARMONY”, and the legend around: ”LORD MELCHETT LODGE No. 1153 B'NAI B'RITH”. Reverse: Inscribed: ”A LUCKY TOKEN ST. CATHARINES”, with the central text: ”I HAVE CONTRIBUTED 25¢ FOR CHARITY”, and two small Stars of David on each side. Weight: 11.540 g Diameter: 30 mm This token likely served as a charitable contribution piece within local B’nai B’rith fundraising activities in the 1930s-1940s, symbolizing generosity and community solidarity.