can anyone id this symbol?

[gsxraddict]

This came from a yankee campsite, all items found here were civil war or earlier no junk or modern day.

it's thin brass. I'm hoping someone can tell me the symbol on it.

 

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[mangum]

It's the Shriners symbol (they were formed in 1870) Although this may be older & of Masonic origin. Anyways, this should help you get a good start on your research.
The emblem on the front of the fez, the crescent and scimitar, is an important part of the fraternity’s theme, and is representative of the characteristics embodied by the Shriners.

The scimitar stands for the backbone of the fraternity, its members.

The two claws are for the Shriners fraternity and its philanthropy.

The sphinx stands for the governing body of the Shriners.

The five-pointed star represents the thousands of children helped by the philanthropy each year.

The emblem also bears the phrase “Robur et Furor,” which means “Strength and Fury.”

 

[gsxraddict]

I am confident it's off a dress sword hand guard. Why would the shiners have a dress sword?

 

[mangum]

I would say you're right. There are tons of fraternal swords out there, just do a quick google search & you will see. I have one myself that was passed down in my family. Here's one similar to what I have with the star & crescent moon. This was also a Masonic symbol (the Shriners came from the Masons).

 

[surf]

Why would the shiners have a dress sword?

Oh, you hadda have a sword, and a cool uniform, and a band…

 

[gsxraddict]

thanks guys, I didn't know but I was on the phone with my dad and he said he found a watch cover with the date 1868 in the same spot.

I guess an old house was near by there.

We sure did well there though, 11 eagle breast plates and 3 us box plates, and the "c" half of a CS spur and a bunch of buttons and mini balls.

Wish I could have more times like that.

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

Oh, you hadda have a sword, and a cool uniform, and a band…

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haha...No a-days...You just need the goofey hat and a Minature car

 

[ModernMiner]

Great job on the ID Mangum.
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