Planting a shrub and found this KKK Medalion

[IndianaFisherman]

This was found in about 18" of dirt in an old property that I was helping plant some shrubs. Does anyone know how old it is? It measure 3 inches round and not sure of the metal but has no rust. Is there any value in this stuff or should I take it to a local History center? I don't want to offend anyone, just would like to know something about it. I searched online but could never find a match.

 

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[Molewacker]

Can't help, but is it painted or enameled/porcelain? It reminds me of a Car badge -

Interesting incidental find - construction may give a age range to more knowledgeable folks

 

[4x4x4]

I'm in with radiator or license plate badge also.

 

[IndianaFisherman]

Can't help, but is it painted or enameled/porcelain? It reminds me of a Car badge -

Interesting incidental find - construction may give a age range to more knowledgeable folks

Never even considered that. I was originally thinking it felt heavy for a badge. It appears to be paint, it is flaking just a bit in center and seems too thin for porcelain.

 

[david680]

Can't help you much, although it is definitely Klan, just can't find a exact match. I would suggest that you only have part of it however.

 

[fyrffytr1]

That is a nice find and I would be interested in it only because I have ancestors that were part of the Klan.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

In my opinion it is a piece of history, although a bad time that always stirs controversy I would hope that it is seen as a relic of our past and no one on here takes offense and see's it as an interesting find, after stating that I think it was some type of radiator badge also.

 

[BigWaveDave]

I don't know the value....but Klan swag is always pretty pricey.

 

[Oddjob]

Its a recovered relic and nothing more, pretty sure everyone here loves History regardless of what the political motivation was.

Anyway, I think you should contact the Realm of Texas because I think this is a Hemphill grill medallion from the early 80s or late 70s. I believe that would actually fall under Sabine but not too sure; however in the Toledo Bend area these where pretty common on trucks and Sunday cars.

This was found in about 18" of dirt in an old property that I was helping plant some shrubs. Does anyone know how old it is? It measure 3 inches round and not sure of the metal but has no rust. Is there any value in this stuff or should I take it to a local History center? I don't want to offend anyone, just would like to know something about it. I searched online but could never find a match. View attachment 1455887

 

[The_Piratess]

Did you happen to find that anywhere near Martinsville, Indiana? If so, it is most definitely Klan.

 

[IndianaFisherman]

Did you happen to find that anywhere near Martinsville, Indiana? If so, it is most definitely Klan.

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