STOLE, UNITED ANCIENT ORDER OF DRUIDS

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1914 - 1925

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Overview

Ceremonial stole made from burgundy velvet trimmed with gilt ribbon and metallic fringe.
'PA' in ornate script in metallic embroidery on one side, 8 petal embroidered star to other.
Brass clasp with acorn and two leaves.
Metallic ribbon has UAOD worked into it.
Lining is cotton sateen.

Historical information

The original Druids existed in iron age Britain and Europe as a ruling order of priests. In 1781 the Ancient Order of Druids (AOD) was formed in England. In 1833 a group split off from this organisation to form an order more open to different social classes. It was named the United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) and was structured as a benefit society. The motto of the Order was “United to Assist” and their aim was stated as “Unity, Peace and Concord”. There was no Druid Order operating in Toodyay. The Northam Lodge No. 306 was founded in 1893 and was still active in 1954. Based on other Druidic items from this collection it is likely the stole was worn at the Brown Hill Lodge No. 461, near Kalgoorlie.
There is a photograph of druidic office bearers wearing stoles in a photograph on p. 6 of the program for the opening of the first Grand Lodge premises of the UOAD in Western Australia in 1925 (2003.14b)

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2003.13

Item type

Objects

Material

Velvet

Contextual information

The initials 'PA' identify the wearer as Past Arch Master. This person has already served their term as the presiding head (the Arch Druid) of a local lodge. Their role centres on mentoring, preserving traditions and providing continuity.
Acorn & Oak Leaves design on clasp: Symbolizing strength, longevity, wisdom, and fellowship—core values tied to ancient druidic tradition where the oak tree held sacred significance.

Year

1914 - 1925

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Links to additional resources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Ancient_Order_of_Druids

Wikipedia page: United Ancient Order of Druids

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Monday, 17 August, 2026

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