How Old and What is this Medal?

[Joe G from Md]

Looks almost military, what time period?

 

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[fyrffytr1]

My guess would be 1900-1925 or so. That guess is based on pure speculation. When did they start using the printed face like yours?

 

[fyrffytr1]

I think it stands for "Junior Order of United American Mechanics"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junior_Order_of_United_American_Mechanics

 

[Mackaydon]

Here's some history about the Jr. A. O. U. M.:
Nativist Orders AOUM Jr AOUM
Don......

 

[Truth]

I’m not sure myself but it’s a beautiful looking piece of history

 

[NOLA_Ken]

I'd think 1920's, probably given out to members who helped raise money for or donated to the construction of that building

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junio...onal_Orphans_Home_(Lexington,_North_Carolina)

 

[Bruce R]

 

[Bruce R]

I have one of their swords.