Vintage Elks BPOE Fez Champion City Cleveland OH Lodge 177 Lauterer
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| Location | Clay Center US |
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| Start time | 2026-01-19T03:00:57.000Z |
| Organization | Elks |
Offered is a vintage Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) ceremonial fez, associated with Champion City Lodge No. 177 of Cleveland, Ohio.This fez features: • Classic purple felt construction • Rhinestone “Champion City” lettering • Embroidered BPOE Elks emblem on the front • Gold tassel • Interior label from The Lauterer Corporation (Chicago, established 1881), a well-known maker of fraternal regaliaAdditional markings include: • “177” – Lodge number • “C-13” – Internal lodge or ceremonial designation (exact meaning unknown) • “C.S.” – Likely original owner’s initialsThe interior shows a 7 1/2
size marking, typical of personalized fraternal fezzes.Condition is consistent with age and ceremonial use. Some light surface lint and minor wear are present. Rhinestones appear intact. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description.A great piece of Elks fraternal history, ideal for collectors of BPOE memorabilia, fraternal regalia, or Cleveland historical items.
