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Banner, Ancient Order of Foresters

1900,
Banner, Ancient Order of Foresters
Banner, Ancient Order of Foresters
Banner, Ancient Order of Foresters
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Museums & Galleries Item
Item no
50917
Title
Green silk banner for the Ancient Order of Foresters.
Description
One green silk banner for the Ancient Order of Foresters. The banner has a red silk border and painted decoration on both sides. The obverse features a title scroll cartouche that reads, 'A.O.F. COURT HEART OF MID-LOTHIAN NO. 5180'. The mantling is gold and silver. The centre panel features the all seeing eye at the top, above the Madonna and child, and two angels. In the foreground there are two foresters as supporters, on the left holding a bow, wearing a green coat and red sash, on the right, holding a spear, wearing a red coat and green sash, in the centre, the Foresters Coat of Arms, resting on a lion and lamb. The motto scroll reads, 'BENEVOLENTIA ET UNITAS CONCORDIA'.
Date
1900
Size
265 x 300 cm
Location
The People's Story
Accession number
HH5822/98
Copyright
The City of Edinburgh Council Museums & Galleries ; The People's Story
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