Watch List notes:

Grand Lodge, Independent Order Free Sons of Judah Benificiary Certificates, 1905. Very rare pair of vintage original death benefit certificates as issued to members of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order Free Sons of Judah organized in 1849. Husband and wife, Albert and Julia Mezey were each issued a certificate for moneys to be disbursed at the time of their deaths not to exceed $500, a privilige they enjoyed being members of James A. Garfield Lodge No. 51. in New York. Certificates are beautifully hand lettered with their names, lodge and date, June 18, 1905 and signed by the Grand Secretary and Grand Master. Certificates measure 14" x 17" and while orginally folded, have been archived flat for so long that the fold lines are faint and in no way detract from the overall appearance. We have not seen examples of these certificates come to auction. Estimate Value $300 - 400