Odd Fellows IOOF Rebekah Veterans Jewel 25 Yrs Vtg..

Very cool estate sale find.  Check out the pictures. 

INFORMATION via research on the fraternity:

Rebekah Veteran's Jewel - This is a Veteran's Jewel for a continuous membership in the Rebekah Degree. A sister with 25 or more years of continuous membership is entitled to this jewel, with the number in the center set to the number of years of membership in the Order. The available numbers are 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 or 75. The Veterans Jewel for Non-continuous Membership is item B-87. The jewel for Non-continuous Membership differs in that the outer color being white instead of pink, the bar being three links instead of striped pink and green, the connection from jewel to bar being a simple jump ring instead of two chains, and the lack of the VRD monogram. This jewel can be used instead of members regalia during a Rebekah meeting.

The Clasp on the Jewel is symbolic of the safety which we always feel when we know our veteran members are with us.

The Bar we see on the Jewel reminds us of the strength of character which symbolized your life. Your life has been blessed with friends and unselfish service, and the Pink and Green on your Jewel remind us that steadfast friendship and eternal love have been your guide to life through the years.

The letters on the Jewel - V R D - remind us that you are truly a Veteran of the Rebekah Degree. Fidelity such as yours to that degree lends woman her sweetest charm.

Your fraternal life is represented by the Links on this Jewel: Friendship, Love and Truth. These links have been your guide to life.

You have taught us the meaning of the Enamel which surrounds this Jewel. It stands for your devotion to the principles of Odd Fellowship and your clear shining example of the life of a true Rebekah.

The Olive wreath brings to our minds the thought of peace and harmony, and your fraternal life has brought that peace and harmony into our lodge.

The Numerals on the Jewel remind us of your years of service. You have given lovingly of that service in words, music and thoughtful deeds of kindness. You have seen this lodge safely through these years, and to you, our veteran members, we owe a debt of gratitude.