Silk sash of the Caledonia Friendly Society

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.NC 120
• Date: 19th century
  c. 1920
  
• Material: Inscription: CALEDONIA H.F.S.
  Sash
  
• 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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