H98.12.3

M. W. of A. Drill Trophy
c. 1913-1920
9 in HIGH x 5.5 in WIDE x 3.5 in DEEP
(22.86 cm HIGH x 13.97 cm WIDE x 8.89 cm DEEP)
Ron Dobbins
H98.12.3

Presented by Capt. A. B. Hughel, won by Wm. Smith, Wm. Smith

Trophy, gray colored metal, with a stylized border at the top, and traditional handles on either side, mounted on a black base. "M. W. of A. [Modern Woodmen of America] Drill Trophy, Presented by Capt. A. B. Hughel, won by Wm. Smith, Wm. Smith" engraved on the front. This award went to the Oakland Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America. Drill teams were quite popular forms of group participation in the early decades of the twentieth century.

Used: fraternal organization | Modern Woodmen of America | Oakland | Friendship | Drill team | Marching | Capt. A. B. Hughel | William Smith

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