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[cwlead]

can any one tell me what this is and how old it is ,found in a junk shop. is it military and from where? thanks everyone for any help

 

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[warsawdaddy]

Watch fob??

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

watch fob. but...that chain looks to be a recycled sword hanger, i have no idea on the medallion.

 

[mimipark]

A friend of mine from out of town is going to find out for you. She studies old antiques, etc. I will let you know what she thinks

 

[cwlead]

thanks all help would be great. I've had this a long time never was sure what it is also if it helps the other end has a belt loop on it.

 

[myelo1023]

can any one tell me what this is and how old it is ,found in a junk shop. is it military and from where? thanks everyone for any help

yep, I would say watch fob, but don't know how old.

 

[pippinwhitepaws]

i changed my mind. if that medallion is a belt hook, it is a sword hanger.

 

[PBK]

If that medallion is a belt hook, it is a sword hanger.

Good call!

I believe it's a hanger from a sword belt worn by a member of a fraternal order. It's not the same order, but this sword belt from the Uniform Rank of the Knights of Pythias will give you an idea of what I mean...

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[cwlead]

thanks guys I think you have nailed it, the lodge theory sounds right and the picture tells the tail. you were a lot of help you guys are sharp when it comes to this sort of thing. thanks again and happy hunting.

 

[PBK]

Glad to have you with us... and glad we could help!