Description:
Original 1917 fraternal delegate badge from the Degree of Pocahontas (women’s auxiliary of the Improved Order of Red Men), issued for the 15th Great Council held in Napa, California on August 14, 1917.

The badge features a gilt “DELEGATE” top bar with horizontal pinback, suspended tricolor red-white-blue silk ribbon and a round medal. The medal shows a Native American woman’s portrait, grape cluster and leaves, and a colorful enameled totem / D of P emblem, with raised legend around the edge reading “15TH GREAT COUNCIL D OF P – NAPA CAL. AUG. 14, 1917.”

• Approx. overall length: about 4" (see tape measure photo for scale)

• Medal diameter: about 1.25"

• Original multicolor enamel in the center design with nice detail to the portrait and grapes

• Original fabric ribbon, stitched at top and notched at bottom

Noted wear (see photos):

• Ribbon shows age toning, soiling and some fraying, especially at the bottom points

• Minor surface wear and tarnish/toning to the metal components

• Light handling marks consistent with age and use

A scarce and visually striking Napa, California 1917 fraternal badge, ideal for collectors of the Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of Red Men, or early California fraternal memorabilia.