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Estimate: $ 400 - $ 600
(IMMIGRATION.) Collection of banners, badges, and manuals from a Philadelphia lodge of the Sons of Italy. 36 items, various sizes and conditions, in one box. Philadelphia, circa 1920s-40s
The Order Sons of Italy in America (Ordine Figli d'Italia in America, or O.F.D.I.) was founded in 1905 and remains the largest Italian-American organization. This collection includes a pennant from the Order's Loggia Silvio Spaventa in Philadelphia, 31 inches long; painted silk banner reading "O.F.D.I. in A." with gilt lion, 22 x 16 1/2 inches plus fringe, worn; painted banner reading "Order Sons of Italy in America" with lion, 17 x 15 1/2 inches plus fringe; pair of crimson sashes reading "Grande Deputato"; 14 examples of an enamel badge in green, gilt and white reading "Liberta Uguaglianza Fratellanza, O.F.D.I. in A." each with an officer's title and most with attached ribbon loop; 3 similar 1 1/2-inch badges with attached "Pennsylvania"; 11 examples of a celluloid button bearing similar design in cast metal frame, 1 3/4 inches with short ribbons and inserted officer titles, produced in Philadelphia; and 3 manuals for the Order Sons of Italy printed in Philadelphia, 1929-circa 1945.
