196: A RARE AHTA ANTI-HORSE THIEF ASSOCIATION RIBBON

Rare c. 1920 ribbon for the Anti-Horse Thief Association's sub order no. 237. According to 'Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume I,' edited by Frank W. Blackmar, by 1906, 'the national organization numbered over 30,000 members, arranged in divisions as follows: Ohio Division, which embraced the State of Ohio; Illinois Division, which included the states of Illinois, Indiana and Michigan and all territory east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio river not otherwise districted; Missouri Division, including the states of Missouri, Iowa, Arkansas and Louisiana; Kansas Division, which consisted of the states of Kansas and Nebraska, and all territory to the north, west and south of those states not included in other districts; Oklahoma Division, including the State of Oklahoma; Indian Territory Division, which embraced the Indian Territory and Texas.'
Measures 6.75 inches.
Average condition, some wear and tear throughout, as shown.
$50 - $150