Silk sash of the Caledonia Friendly Society

This silk sash of the Caledonia Friendly Society dates from the 19th century.

The blue sash is painted with 'Caledonia H.F.S.' in gold letters. It has a red border.

By banding together in friendly societies, working people could protect themselves from hardship or loss, or save for special needs. This helped them along the road to respectability and also influenced demands for more democratic rights.

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Online ID:	000-100-001-418-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NC 120
Date:	19th century c. 1920
Material:	Inscription: CALEDONIA H.F.S.
Dimensions:	1700 mm L x 105 mm H
What:	Sash
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Caledonian Highland Friendly Society
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Description:	Sash of the Caledonian Highland Friendly Society, with CALEDONIA H.F.S. painted in gold letters
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