The picture shows a view of all (7) 1950s & 1960s Shrine Club Membership Cards and Badge in this lot. These were all issued to the same man, Frank Usin, a Press Photographer for different area newspapers. They each have his name on them. At the top is an embossed metal like badge. It has the Shriners emblem at the top and a name card inside. It is marked on the two sides as follows: MELHA TEMPLE HOST SEPT. 13 - 14 1957 NORTHEAST SHRINE ASSOCIATION SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY SPRINGFIELD, MASS. FRANK USIN SPRINGFIELD UNION (newspaper) METALITE M-41 SOLD BY FRANK L. REEDER 52 NO. BROOK ROAD SPRINGFIELD, MASS. The various cards are from different Shrine groups. In the order pictured, they are from the following: (1967) SHUGAH RIVER SHRINE CLUB CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE (1966) CHARTER MEMBER SINAI JOES MT. SINAI TEMPLE NO. 3 (1966) SHUGAH RIVER SHRINE CLUB CLAREMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE (1965) PIONEER VALLEY SHRINE CLUB A.A.O.N.M.S. (1967) PIONEER VALLEY SHRINE CLUB A.A.O.N.M.S. (1968) IANIS SHRINE CLUB MONTPELIER, VERMONT To judge the sizes the name badge at the top measures 3-1/4'' x 2-7/8''. These appear to be in excellent or better used condition as pictured. |