Antique ‘Modern Woodmen of America’ MWA Lodge Advertising Cast Iron Sign

This old antique folk sign advertises Modern Woodmen of America. The MWA is a fraternal life insurance company, originally founded in Lyons, Iowa in 1883 as a death benefit society. The name “honors the pioneering woodmen who cleared the forests to build homes, communities and security for their families. This sign made of cast iron with the letters M W A and the crossing axe and hammer.  This sign measures 16″ x 13 1/2″.