Archive for July 31, 2008

These 50 States: Ohio

Posted in Patch Collecting, These 50 States by John E. Pannell on July 31st, 2008 at 5:02 am
Cuyahoga 17 X1

Cuyahoga 17 X1

I turn to the Buckeye State for this installment in the series about state shapes on patches.     Through the years there has been 35 different lodges headquartered in Ohio, 23 of which are no longer active.     Several of these have used the shape of Ohio on their patches.

In addition to using the shape of this state in the design, this list includes classic issues shaped like Ohio as well as modern two-piece sets forming a similar shape.   Issues include odd-shapes, flaps, neckerchiefs, event patches and one chapter issue.

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