Name/TitleLodge Vest - Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
About this objectBlack, edged with orange ribbon, and black backing, 120 cm long, 4.5 cm at narrowest width and 19 cm at widest. One band joining the front panel, and clasp band across back (in line with the front band).
Two golden medallions pinned to the left flap;
a. Clasp “RAOB GAB”, with blue ribbon and monogram CP on blue enamel,
Engraved on reverse “Pres to Bro P.Balderi Lodge Star of Orange 709 1.11.91”
b. Clasp “RAOB GAB”, with white ribbon and Kangaroo on black enamel.
Engraved on reverse “P. Balderi Lodge Star of Orange no 709 7.6.70”
It would seem that the white medallian was presented on his investiture, and the blue on has admission as a Certified Primo member.
Makerunknown artist
Medium and MaterialsFabric and metal embellishments.
MeasurementsH: 60cm
W: 45cm
Subject and Association KeywordsStar of Orange Lodge
Subject and Association KeywordsRoyal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes
Subject and Association KeywordsRegalia
Subject and Association KeywordsRAOB
Subject and Association KeywordsOrange, NSW
Subject and Association KeywordsLodge Apron
Subject and Association DescriptionPeter Balderi was inducted and installed as a Ceritified Primo of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes by the Star of Orange Lodge on 1 November 1997. This is his apron.
Named CollectionBalderi Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes