Independent Order of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) Member’s Badge (37.39 x 39.46 mm, 19.85 g). Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity member’s badge, gilt and enamel, suspended from its original blue and white vertically striped ribbed silk ribbon. The obverse with a diamond-shaped gilt badge, enamelled in blue and red, inscribed “Independent Order of Oddfellows M.U.”, centred with the Order’s intertwined emblem, within a decorative scalloped border. The ribbon suspension fitted with a gilt top bar mounted with an enamelled heraldic shield beneath a laurel wreath crest. The reverse plain gilt, retaining its original long pin fitting, and stamped “Sterling” to the upper suspension, with Birmingham maker’s mark visible to the reverse of the badge. A well-made and attractive example of a Manchester Unity Oddfellows member’s badge, retaining strong enamel colours and its original ribbon. Condition: Very good, with expected surface wear and patina; enamels largely intact with minor losses; ribbon showing wear consistent with age. Date: Late 19th – early 20th century.