Medal of The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) presented to Primo A. Haines, 2 May 1916 of Smithfield Lodge No. 2023. Smithfield is a locality in the ward of Farringdon Without situated at the City of London's northwest in central London, England. The medal has a blue ribbon with RAOB and GLE in gold print. CONFIRM AND MORE RESEARCH The Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) is one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom. The order started in 1822 and is known as the "Buffs" to members. The RAOB organisation aids members, their families, dependents of former members and other charitable organisations. The Order's motto is "No Man Is At All Times Wise" (Latin: Nemo Mortalium Omnibus Horis Sapit) and it has the maxim of "Justice, Truth and Philanthropy". The Order has a Rule Book, Manual of Instruction and Ceremony Lectures issued and revised by the Grand Lodge of England, based at Harrogate in England. The 'lodge' description for branch organisation and headquarters was adopted in imitation of Freemasonry. K52068 Pte. Dallas (Dal) CROSS served in the wartime Seaforths from 9 September 1939 to 15 August 1945. He was wounded on 12 April 1945. After the war he remained in the Seaforths and he was in the Old Colours colour party in 1962.