constanius Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Medal, temperance, white metal 46mm. Obv. Banner: PEACE ON EARTH GOODWILL TO MEN. Lamb of God on bible, below a Banner: RELIGION. Man L. with banner: SOBRIETY; female R. with banner: DOMESTIC COMFORT. On shield compartments: Scarecrow (looks more like a morris dancer), cornucopia, man in sun, hive & bees, snake. On scroll beneath feet: BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH. TEMPERANCE SOCIETY. OTTLEY Rev. TEMPERANCE DECLARATION INSTITUTED A. D. 1833. In garland below handshake: WE AGREE TO ABSTAIN FROM ALL INTOXICATING LIQUORS EXCEPT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES AND RELIGIOUS ORDINANCES. I personally claim the medical exemption for my occasional tipple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I too would have no problem with the pledge as I am a devoutly religious and very sick consumer of the fruits of vine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagerap Posted April 16, 2016 Report Share Posted April 16, 2016 This one is known as the Children's Pledge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I forget the "modern" temperance movement goes back that far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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