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Elks of Canada Regalia Jacket

The jacket is single breasted and purple throughout. There is a partial inner lining of a slightly lighter purple. The jacket has two side pockets and one breast pocket on the left side. The Elks crest is sewn to this pocket. The crest reads "The Pas/Lodge/B.P.O.E./No./135". "The Pas" and "135" are hand stitched to the crest while the rest is machine stitched.

Elks Blazer
Sam Waller Museum
PH2014.7.5

This is an Elks jacket worn by Vern Bernstrom. As a fraternal organisation, regalia is important to the Elks, but it is not mandatory for any member. Members today may still buy blazers.

Purple jacket with white and purple embroidered Elks crest sewn onto the left breast pocket.