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From Wikipedia: The Ancient Order of United Workmen was an early fraternal benefit society, started in 1868, modeled on the Freemasons, that evolved into a company that's now part of OneAmerica mutual insurance company. So I suppose the anchor and shield represented a promise of financial security.
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Does anyone know what A. O. U. W. means? And what the anchor & shield stand for?
From Wikipedia: The Ancient Order of United Workmen was an early fraternal benefit society, started in 1868, modeled on the Freemasons, that evolved into a company that's now part of OneAmerica mutual insurance company. So I suppose the anchor and shield represented a promise of financial security.
Thank you very much Dennis! I had no idea what to even look for. Your investigative skills are much better than mine!