Kevvo7132
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Hi Siobhan,
I had a closer look at the pictures you posted, and although I don't recognise the actual Jewel I think it may well have been awarded to him for Services to the lodge, or possibly as a personal gift from another brother.
I'm not familiar with the history of lodges in the east end, but may be able to check with older brothers, though I doubt I will have much luck given the fact that this is over a century ago!
Be prepared for a bit more of a wait, and also, is it possible to get a clearer pic of the inscription on the reverse, this may allow me to work out the other name 
Regards,
Kevin
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sjn
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Many thanks for your reply, Kevin.
I haven't come across any mention of a lodge in the Poplar area, either, so far... but I'll keep my fingers crossed that some info will turn up!
I'll try and get hold of a clearer image... unfortunately the jewel is currently in a nursing home in Ireland (!), so isn't easily accessible. Maybe some more work on Photoshop will throw up some more detail... I'll have a go!
Well, even if I never manage to find out any more about my great-grandad's involvement, at least it has been very interesting reading all the information about the RAOB, of which I previously knew nothing.
Thanks again.
Best wishes
Siobhan
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vowles
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My Dad, John Kenneth Wagstaff was a member of the Elm Tree Lodge , they me t at the Cocked Hat pub in Broxtowe , Nottingham .I have photo of him in his regalia also christmas 1959 buffs children's party with me and my sisters and brother . Every year they held a party for members children and through the year took us all on trips to skeggy or the zoo .I wonder if there are more photographs in the lodges archives that are available.
Marie
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mike1321
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I am looking to trace back information about my grandfathers involvement in the RAOB. His name was Brother Herbert G. Ward and would have spent time in lodge 2319 from 1966 onwards. Much of his involvement was based in Derby, East Midlands. I have various medals for services and if anyone can shed some light on any background history or information, that would be much appreciated.
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Mike
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Kevvo7132
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Hi Mike,
If you can post pics of the jewels I'll do my best to identify and give you the background for why he would have recieved them.
It would also be useful for tracing his buffalo career as they would normally have dates and lodge names inscribed.
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Kevin
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Charles Darney
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Please find a photograph of my Granddads certificate, I was informed my Granddad used to go to the Grove Public House on Canal Street Nottingham for his meetings.
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Charles Darney
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Hi if anyone on here would like any info on the buffaloes just post on here and I will see what I can get for you (prob not a lot) but could lead you in the right direction . What I do have are records of where lodge met the Lodge name and number, so if you find some old jewels or papers from your family just ask. I am a member of the order and try to record items of intrest for the future Den or my title Bro Den Whittenbury R O H. PS if I dont reply within a couple of days PM me  |
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paulma
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Hello
I have always suspected that my grandfather John Mason b 1889 Derbyshire d 1944 Doncaster was a member of the RAOB.He wore a badge on his jacket but for all I know he may have nicked it since much I know about him is not true
I believe he may have attended a branch at Penistone Yorkshire which may tie in with The Spread Eagle pub which was run by my ancestors The Singletons in the 1900's.Might he have been recruited during WW1
How can I check.Does a secret sociaty publish a list of its past dead members  ?
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Paul
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Kevvo7132
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Hi Claire,
Believe it or not to some of our wives/girlfriends, we're STILL known as the Boozy Buffs!
Would love to see the pics you have, might even be able to identify them for others who may have similar and wonder what they are
Regards
Kevin
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