W-79-0922
American Denver San Rocco Society Two-Sided Ribbon Badge with Tassel
$110.00
DETAILS
An antique historical double-sided badge worn by members of the Potenza Lodge (Societa Nativi di Potenza Basilicata)(Denver, Colorado, 1899-present). The Potenza Lodge is a fraternal Society founded in the late 19th century to support Italian-American immigrants. The red side of the ribbon badge was likely worn to meetings and the black side to a funeral of a member or a Rosary. Their patron saint is Saint Rocco.
COLOR(S)
Red, blue, gold, blue
REFERENCE
For a similar piece: History Colorado, (Denver, Colorado), Object ID 2005.23.6
PLACE OF ORIGIN
Colorado | United States
MARKS
Stamped (both sides): Frath. Cath. S. Rocco / Denver. Colo.
PERIOD
Early 20th century
DATE
Circa 1910-25
DIMENSIONS
Width 2.5 Depth 0.125 Height 10 inches
