Medals

[kimbo1957]

Hello, found some "medals" in a box - has Grand Middlesex Banner with a kangaroo in the middle.  Along the top says Queen Alexandra and then wording is not clear.  The other  medal with it is to Commemorate the Silver Jubilee 1910 - 1935.  Would just like to know what they were for if anyone can help.  Thanks.

[PrueM]

Hi Kimbo,

I only learnt the following by doing a quick web search, so I'm not an expert, but I did come across a (fairly awful to look at) website which mentioned the following about the Order of Buffalos (a fraternal society):

1st year your classed as a kangaroo (of all things)
then through procedure you raise to Certified Primo, you stay at that for 3 year, then raise to Knight Order of Merit and stay there for 5 year, then raise to Roll of Honour. But you have to have full attendances to the lodge each and every year to achieve the next level.
http://wscdn.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/F1926356?thread=6636208&skip=1680&show=20

There's a Rootschat thread from a while back which might have some useful info:
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php/topic,279830.0.html

If you do a web search for "Grand Middlesex Banner" you'll find a bit more about them.

1935 was the silver jubilee of George V and Queen Mary, I think.

Hope that helps 

Cheers
Prue

[kimbo1957]

Thanks so much for your quick and interesting reply.  I will have a look at the suggested pages.  Kimbo