American Denver San Rocco Society Two-Sided Ribbon Badge with Tassel
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American Denver San Rocco Society Two-Sided Ribbon Badge with Tassel

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DETAILS An antique historical double-sided club 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 and black 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

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