Cool Swastika Token

[nolanation]

Nothing crazy! Just a "Giant Grip" buckle and a Swastika token. Thought the token was cooool though and wanted to share. HH

Nolan

 

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[Peyton Manning]

swastikas have been used for thousands of years and don't mean nazi all the time

 

[bonepicker]

The good luck design is similar to the boy scout good luck token.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Its a good luck token, not a swastika. A "swastika" is specifically referencing the Nazi symbol. The good luck symbol on your token has been in use for thousands of years.

 

[ScubaDetector]

Everyone is right. I have two tokens with the same back. Look at Excelsior shoes Boy Scout token.

https://www.sageventure.com/coins/tokens.html


I also have one from a clothier good for 1.00 off a suit or overcoat.

Best estimate are all from around 1915 - 1925. Nice score

 

[nolanation]

Its a good luck token, not a swastika. A "swastika" is specifically referencing the Nazi symbol. The good luck symbol on your token has been in use for thousands of years.

Nope. Not true at all. This is a swastika symbol. Always has been. Was always a symbol of good fortune and well being, until Hitler decided to turn it evil. Probably should look this stuff up before posting a reply.

Also, never said it was Nazi related. I said it was a cool swastika token, so I wanted to share. Simple as that.

 

[Engineer in MD]

Actually the Nazi version of the swastika symbol has it standing on one "leg". It is oriented like a diamond rather than a square and of course the arms are always facing clockwise.

 

[IndianaBonesMD]

Nice finds, cool token.

 

[Truth]

Very very cool


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[trapperart]

Congrats on the cool token

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very nice token.

 

[Xraywolf]

Actually the Nazi version of the swastika symbol has it standing on one "leg". It is oriented like a diamond rather than a square and of course the arms are always facing clockwise.

Nazi rotated version is called "mobile", and they did it early on precisely to distinguish it from the other myriad designs.
What you say is generally true, there are exceptions, some period Nazi designs have flat swastikas.

Nice find, .50 was probably a decent chunk of change back then.

 

[treblehunter]

I found one of those good luck tokens first year I was detecting, it was an advertising token for a dolly. They are a cool find. Congrats

 

[jeff of pa]

K-W GLARE SHIELD CO. OF MASS. INC. / GOOD FOR / 50¢ / ON A PURCHASE / OF ONE / K-W GLARE SHIELD / (control number) / AT SHOW OR / 46 CORNHILL, BOSTON. (TC-420329) Boston, Massachusetts (Suffolk County), U.S.A.

 

[jeff of pa]

It is the symbol of Krit automobiles made from 1909-1916 and used these K-W shields

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Awesome token find!

 

[ScubaDetector]

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It is the symbol of Krit automobiles made from 1909-1916 and used these K-W shields

Awesome Jeff. I was wondering what it was. So his token is 1916 or before. Very nice. Great shape also. I think the company made a TON with the same reverse and all they had to do was to make the obverse with the store or advertising part on it for different areas.
Thanks for your input. Glad to see you are still alive.

 

[nolanation]

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It is the symbol of Krit automobiles made from 1909-1916 and used these K-W shields

Thanks Jeff!! Super helpful info there. Dates the token. Wonder if I can apply this 50¢ token towards the eBay listing? Lol....I shall message him and find out..