Need help with 2 ID's

[nolanation]

Found these items recently and need some ID's. These finds are not related, and found in 2 different states. The silver piece was found in an area I was finding pre civil war relics. The other piece was found in an area I was finding civil war relics. The silver piece says B.S. society and has what appears to be a hand shake or a helping hand. The other piece has a patent date on it. The only words I can make out are "patent" and "1848". The penny shown is just for size comparison. Any help would be awesome. Thanks in advance!

 

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[Tpmetal]

first appears to be a pin/broach. the other im not sure

 

[Retired Sarge]

I keep finding examples of the clasped hands on Greek Letter Society Badges, so I wonder if it's college related.

 

[Tpmetal]

I keep finding examples of the clasped hands on Greek Letter Society Badges, so I wonder if it's college related.

possible, bachelors of science society or something weird?

 

[Reanm8er]

It seems to be an organizational badge? The hands look feminine? Not the kind of BS I'm familiar with!

 

[A2coins]

stumped

 

[invent4hir]

The "B" in the silver piece may stand for brotherhood or some fraternal organization.

 

[1637]

the other one looks like a cable guide for a window.
brad

 

[GaRebel1861]

It seems to be an organizational badge? The hands look feminine? Not the kind of BS I'm familiar with!

 

[DCMatt]

I think item 1 is a Victorian era coin brooch. Maybe 1870's - 1890's? See if it's the size of a quarter...

The handshake was a common symbol used by societal organizations.





Item 2 may be a broken suspender clip.

 

[nolanation]

I think item 1 is a Victorian era coin brooch. Maybe 1870's - 1890's? See if it's the size of a quarter...

The handshake was a common symbol used by societal organizations.

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Item 2 may be a broken suspender clip.

Thanks to all for the help!! I too am thinking 'bachelors of science'. The brooch is the size of a quarter. There is a college nearby that was founded by the 'Society of Friends' (Quakers) and this may of came from there.

 

[invent4hir]

Consider showing the brooch to a historian at the college to see if they can ID it for you. If not, maybe your state has a historical society. If so, send the pictures to them, as the curators there may be able to ID. Good luck!