Brass Harley Davidson Shield need help with

[CHAPP12]

I dug what seems to be an old old brass Harley Davidson Shield plate. I have owned several Harley's in the past and have not seen anything like this. It is not a Tank Logo and I can't seem to find any info on this piece. I have searched on google but I keep getting brass belt buckles. Probably not worth a whole lot but would still like to ID it. I know there are some Harley Davidson riders on here so any help would be appreciated.

 

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[tamrock]

Possible key fob? Looks maybe like it had a loop to connect it to a short chain maybe, now broke off ??. Looks kind of old. I'd think it have value especially if it's an old original H-D accessory piece you could only get from an H-D dealer

 

[CHAPP12]

Thanks Tamrock. I still looking through google images with no luck yet so I will try the key fob route.

 

[tamrock]

I looked over Harley Davidson "FOB" only just to cover key and or watch fob. I see other fobs, but none like yours. I'm thinking the style of the H-D logo could be a clue to the age of it. My hunch says very late 1940's to mid 1950's. The patina and crisp details makes me believe it is old and not a reproduction item. I'm sure there's a fob collector that would like to see that in his collection. Not finding a comparable also could mean it may be rare over others "To me it has the cool factor"

 

[nhbenz]

Maybe off of a lighter? What does the back look like?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

You really need to post a picture of the back. We can get clues even if its blank. Even a side view may help but back is standard procedure. http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/136849-please-read-before-posting-items-what.html

A pic of the top will help. Looks like broken tabs. Is it slightly concave or completely flat?

 

[CHAPP12]

Sorry guys for the slow response. I been at the dr with my son. I will post pics as soon as I get to my camera.

 

[CHAPP12]

I would have posted a pic of the back but my macro setting on my camera wouldn't focus in on the writing but here is one anyway. As you can tell the writing is at the top middle. The item is completely flat. Here is a few more pics and thanks for the help guys.

 

[CHAPP12]

Looking at the writing under a bright light (son lost the magnifying glass), the small writing on the back looks like milwaukee on the very bottom and right above it, it looks like the word coins.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Looking at the writing under a bright light (son lost the magnifying glass), the small writing on the back looks like milwaukee on the very bottom and right above it, it looks like the word coins.

I wish it could focus. A manufacturers mark is a huge clue...

Could it be Milwaukee co. inc.? Or Milwaukee Co. Ins.?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What is the top word in an arc? We need that manuf. mark.

I think its
________________ Co Ins Milwaukee

or
__________________Co Inc Milwaukee

 

[Mr.T]

Hi there- I think it could be an old bicycle badge. Theres one similar in this article on a restoration, saying it is rare.
http://www.nostalgic.net/restoration-of-a-1918-harley-davidson-bicycle-part-1

gl and hh

 

[CHAPP12]

Bigcypress

I finally just used my new phone and I wonder why anyone even buys a seperate digital camera. It looks like theres a co. in the middle but I can't make out the top word.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Hi there- I think it could be an old bicycle badge. Theres one similar in this article on a restoration, saying it is rare.
http://www.nostalgic.net/restoration-of-a-1918-harley-davidson-bicycle-part-1

gl and hh

Holy crap Getting close to an ID Mr T. Great work. The logo is a match. I still think its a fob

 

[CHAPP12]

mr t

I could only hope it was that old but I don't think so.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Bigcypress

I finally just used my new phone and I wonder why anyone even buys a seperate digital camera. It looks like theres a co. in the middle but I can't make out the top word.

Its only a matter of time someone will get it now. Mr. T is very close. We can confirm the dateline by the manufacturer.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

mr t

I could only hope it was that old but I don't think so.

I think its genuine and old. I see no reason to think otherwise at this point.

 

[CHAPP12]

Thanks guys for your hard work or how we say it down here in Georgia, Ya'll Kick A**!!

 

[Mr.T]

Hi There-

Another bicycle head badge- even more similar- it got very good money too-

Vintage Bicycle Harley Davidson Badge Headbadge Emblem Motorbike Indian | eBay

good score if it is one

rory

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I wish I had my computer tower I could get that manuf mark quickly. Someone needs to search watch fobs backside pics here at TN until the match is found.