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<DIV><FONT size=2>Does anyone recognize this sash?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I was sent a scanned photo of a relative that is wearing a
sash that appears to be some sort of lodge identification. The photo does
not have any studio markings and was probably taken in the 1870s or 1880s.
</FONT><FONT size=2>He was a miner in Southern Oregon, primarily Jackson &
Josephine counties.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>The sash is wide, maybe about 8", dark color with white
edges. Across the shoulder is a white stripe with some symbols that I
can't make out. Below that is a large white five pointed star. Below
that is what appears to be five chain links formed in an oblong loop. Each
link has some kind of character in it and there is also one in the center of the
loop. Below that are two additional white five pointed stars.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I have tried to enlarge the sash enough to read the symbols,
but there is not enough pixels in the scam and they just get fuzzy.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I will email a jpeg to anyone that thinks they might be able
to help.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>It was not recognized by the IOOF.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Jim</FONT></DIV>
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