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This sale features a Rare, Vintage, Antique Ribbon for FIRST FRANZ JOSEPH SICK AND BENEVOLENT SOCIETY. Jewish Fraternal.
I am not very familiar with this item, appears quite old. In good condition, shows age but holding together nicely. Measures about 10 1/2 inches from bottom or ribbon to top of pin, and the ribbon measures about 3 inches across.
Initially founded as the Erster Kaiser Franz Josef Kranken Unterstutzungs Verein (First Franz Joseph Sick and Benevolent Society) the Freedom Benevolent Society was founded in 1882 on the Lower East Side of Manhattan by Jewish immigrants from Austria-Hungary. The initial name paid homage to the emperor of Austria-Hungary at the time of the society\'s founding, before it was renamed in 1940. It is likely that the original members of the organization were from German-speaking communities, given that some early records of the club were written in German. The society was all male. However, it was apparently associated with the Franz Joseph Ladies Sick and Benevolent Society. Less information is known about this society, but it operated at least in the 1930s and 40s. It is likely that the society operated before this, as the earliest death date for a society member buried at Mount Hebron is 1900.
Please take a look at the pictures I have provided. They are the EXACT items you are offerding on. These items are being sold \"as is\", and refunds will only be available if there is an error in the listing on my part, so PLEASE ask ANY QUESTIONS before offerding.
I would also be more than happy to COMBINE SHIPPING for multiple winning sales from the same buyer!!
