Patriotic tin badge.....................

[Fred (S.Indiana)]

2 1/2"X 3 1/2", reads 1776 1876 Centennial, liberty bell and banners, obviously in celebretion of the country's 100th, perhaps on a wreath? any ideas?...........fred

 

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[IndianaSmith]

Looks like a "stumper" Fred. I'm sure someone will be able to dig something up on it. It never ceases to amaze me how much members here can find info on. It'll be interesting to hear about it, regardless of somethings value, it's always neat to hear the history about it.

Good luck & neat find!
Smitty

 

[diggummup]

May have something to do with the "new" liberty bell that was installed and rang for the first time on July 4, 1876 to initiate the nations centennial celebration.http://www.libertybellmuseum.com/Stereoviews/Panel6.htm

 

[Montana Jim]

I spent a long time on this today - searching the net... I got nuthing.

So you're sure it's "tin" and not brass or anything else?

 

[Thomas007]

Hey Fred

What does the back look like? Anyway a belt was attached to it?

It would have made a fine buckle and about the right size too.

Nice Find

Sanat