I Found $550 in Real MASONIC and Civil War Vets GOLD

[TreaShore]

This was a pretty incredible haul of gold I got from a flea market. It was over a $500 profit in just the gold value. The seller had a bin full of miscellaneous trinkets, but one item sitting on top caught my eye before my hand even reached the bin. The first piece I saw was the hanging medal. I could tell it was gold before even touching it. The craftsmanship and quality of the engraving confirmed it once I got a closer look. The next item I saw was the Masonic square and compasses pin, then the gold Civil War vet’s badge.

The owner almost caught onto the finds and took a closer look before mentioning she wasn’t sure if they were gold or not. She was debating selling them and my heart sank like a stone in water. However, she figured she would let all the items go for $50. If you want to hear more about the story, find out the history behind each pin or learn a bit more about identifying gold jewelry then check out the video. Thanks.

 

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[TreaShore]

This was my favorite piece. Unmarked, but tested 14k.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Some are from Oddfellows lodge.
FLT = Friendship, Love, Truth.
The square and compasses (with the “G”) appears to be Masonic and Oddfellows together. The 3 chain links (below compasses) is a symbol from Oddfellows.

 

[TreaShore]

Thanks again for the information. I looked into the relationship of the Freemasons and Independent Order of Odd Fellows a bit more just now.

Can you venture any guesses to why that lapel pin shares both symbols? Maybe the owner was a member of both (if that is even allowed?) or there is Masonic subset that is closely connected to the Odd Fellows?

 

[RelicFinder77]

Too awesome. Congratulations.

 

[Blackfoot58]

Thanks again for the information. I looked into the relationship of the Freemasons and Independent Order of Odd Fellows a bit more just now.

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Can you venture any guesses to why that lapel pin shares both symbols? Maybe the owner was a member of both (if that is even allowed?) or there is Masonic subset that is closely connected to the Odd Fellows?

My paternal grandfather was a member of both, in New Hampshire.