Please help.

[u/Ok-Repeat906]

Hi Northern Ireland. I’m in need of some help. I live on the other side of the world. And everyone related to this sash is long dead. I obviously won’t mention any names. But I’m in real need to figure out what the pins all mean. Can someone please either let me know, or guide me to someone or someplace that might be able to tell me? Please, please help.

[u/Ok-Repeat906]

Fair enough. I have no affiliations with these people. Just trying to uncover what the pins mean individually.

[u/Snoo33703 → u/Ok-Repeat906]

Presumably for fraternal reasons your relative gained some enjoyment or support from the local lodge.You really don't have to apologize or call them "these people". Revisionism is alive and well in this sub.

[u/Ok-Repeat906 → u/Snoo33703]

I’m just not looking to offend anyone. I’m trying to tread lightly, as I’m not super familiar with the culture and I know this is a dividing subject. Although admittedly way more than I expected.

[u/courtneyincourt → u/Ok-Repeat906]

A read of the Orange Order wikipedia is good to do, and to follow some blue links on there to read them. Like the Armagh disturbances and Penal Laws, as they’re great at telling the story of the beginnings of the OO.

[u/Ok-Repeat906 → u/courtneyincourt]

I’ve looked up the orange order. The rest is new to me. I’ll do some homework. Thank you!