pin found near 1808 coin

[pinebarrens1]

looking to see how old it is and what it is

 

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[Bramblefind]

That is a cool find! Looks to be from the Junior Order of American Mechanics-

http://www.bessel.org/jouam.htm

he United American Mechanics was founded in Philadelphia in 1845 under the name Union of Workers. It
began as a nativist workingmen's organization to fight against labor pressure from increasing immigration
populations, specifically the Irish, Germans, and Roman Catholics. In 1853 a junior branch of the organization
was founded. The Junior Order American Mechanics (J.O.U.A.M.) became an independent society in 1885. Its
members were white males, between the ages of 16 and 50, of good moral character, believers in the
existence of a Supreme Being, in favor of separation of church and state, and supporters of free education
through the Public School System.

At the height of its popularity, the Junior Order had 200,000 members, dwarfing the high of 40,000 members for
its former parent organization. The word "Junior" in the organization's name had no reference to the age of its
members after 1885 and similarly, the word "Mechanic" had no relevance to the members' occupations. The
Junior Order defined its objectives as promoting the interests of Americans by shielding them from the
economically depressing effects of foreign competition, establishing a Sick and Funeral Fund and working to
maintain the Public School System.

The J.O.U.A.M. had initiation and obligation procedures which, like other fraternal groups, were religiously
oriented. Membership eligibility requirements changed over the years to include Jews, blacks, Roman
Catholics, and women. The Junior Order's mission evolved into one of developing a legal reserve for life
insurance benefits. This was due in part to the declining membership in the early twentieth century. Membership
was divided into two categories: social members and those enrolled in the insurance program. By 1965
insurance memberships had dropped to 35,172 with 15,000, social members, and by 1979 the group boasted
only 8,500 social members and about half as many insurance members.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Great find buddy!

I planted every single treasure you donated in the pit the other day!

Wait till the kids swing over that haul

Thank you again

Mike

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

That is a cool find! Looks to be from the Junior Order of American Mechanics-

great ID. I think green check.

 

[pinebarrens1]

thanks guys

 

[ivan salis]

the symbol is clearly masonic based * -- the death fund aka "the black camel" fund -- is basically a form of private "self insurance" -- where each member donates a set amount based upon how many members die per month and "the group" then splits it up and forwards the money to the families of the dead - tax free as a "gift" from the membership

 

[unearthed]

This needs to researched further; the shield resembles the same used by The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The square and compass are inverted from the current seal. I notice that the arm in the middle is holding a hammer; possible connection?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

This needs to researched further; the shield resembles the same used by The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The square and compass are inverted from the current seal. I notice that the arm in the middle is holding a hammer; possible connection?

I think Bramblefind nailed it. Do you disagree with the ID?

http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/fraternalism/jr_aoum.htm

 

[unearthed]

Bramblefind's ID is spot on, I was curious about the similarities of the two shields. The link you provided helped.
HH
unearthed

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Bramblefind's ID is spot on, I was curious about the similarities of the two shields. The link you provided helped.
HH
unearthed

Ah yes it is very similar.

 

[BuckleBoy]

That's a GREAT ID!