Vintage IOOF Lodge #11 Medallion Chicago Illinois instituted March 5, 1845

Duane Lodge No. 11: This indicates a specific local lodge within the larger Independent Order of Odd Fellows organization. The number "11" likely signifies its position within the Grand Lodge of Illinois at the time of its institution.
Instituted March 5th, 1845: This date marks the establishment of Duane Lodge No. 11.
Chicago, Ill.: This specifies the geographic location of the lodge.
Initiatory, First Degree, Second Degree, Third Degree: These refer to the successive levels of membership or degrees within the Independent Order of Odd Fellows lodge system.
Initiatory Degree: The initial step of becoming a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge.
First Degree (Friendship): Focuses on the principle of friendship.
Second Degree (Love): Emphasizes brotherly love and charity.
Third Degree (Truth): Centered on the virtue of truth.
Significance:
This medallion serves as a historical artifact, representing membership and the progression through the degrees within a specific Odd Fellows lodge