Old Tag...

[xlt nh]

This was from my finds on Thanksgiving morning....looks to be copper and reads "NIKOENIG" across the top with a name stamped across the center that reads "A. MANN"..then the #70.

Any ideas?

Thanks in advance and HH,
Hank 8)

 

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[GTI2000]

"KOENIG" means EUROPE

 

[xlt nh]

Thanks!! Maybe it is a baggage tag of sorts.... It's a start!!

Thanks again,
Hank 8)

 

[BuckleBoy]

"KOENIG" means EUROPE

In what language? König in German means "king," and the umlaut is commonly transiliterated as "oe." König could also very easily be a town name over there. "Mann" is a common German and Austrian surname. My hunch is that it is of European origin--specifically Germany or Austria. As far as purpose or function, I have no clue.

Regards,


Buckleboy

 

[xlt nh]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm........ The mystery gets more intense...probably is a town name. The railroad went through my town...maybe came from a passenger's trunk?

Thanks BB for your help!
Hank 8)