Please Help Me Identify - Fraternal Organization Badge?

[CoinmasterIV]

I recently found this 'badge' in a box of trinkets. I would guess it is for a fraternal organization/labor union but I have yet to find out the exact one.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5"
Width: 2.25"

The badge is made by Whitehead & Hoag Company. Any information is greatly appreciated!

 

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[nhbenz]

I point out the below listing, since it's bound to be brought up, which has the same top, different bottom. that the top is the same doesn't mean that it's from the same group, which I why (as you mentioned) we need to find the exact one in question: Ornate Victorian Antique 1890 Knights of Pythias Jewel Real Historic Americana | eBay

 

[duggap]

Apparently the "Fraternal Handshake" was used on several different badges by the company Whitehead & Hoag. There are several examples of the handshake available for sale on ebay. I looked at a ton of their badges but didn't see the one you have. I wonder if it doesn't belong to a fraternal organizations like the Masons.

 

[creskol]

could also be a guild or a union medal, not necessarily a fraternal organization

 

[cw0909]

does anyone know, what kind of too,l that is at the 8 oclock position
most of the tools look like builders tools

 

[flyadive]

does anyone know, what kind of too,l that is at the 8 oclock position most of the tools look like builders tools

Strap wrench
These tools date around early 19 century

 

[nhbenz]

I'd figured it be a ratcheting corner brace (drill): VINTAGE STANLEY 02-716 CORNER / JOIST RATCHET BRACE (03/10/2012)...

 

[nhbenz]

One note: I believe this originally had a ribbon attached, as I note the bar where it would have attached at the top.
This may narrow the search a bit, as many of their medals did not have this.

 

[CoinmasterIV]

My guess was the 'Central Labor Union' out of NY/NJ....or another early labor union (late 19th century) that would represent multiple trades. Still no proof though...

 

[Got_4by4]

My guess is "Iron Workers union"

 

[cw0909]

coinmaster can you see what symbol is on the ball peen hammer
just in case the one at 2 o'clock

 

[creskol]

Given the various tools, another possibility might be a Vocational Education and Industrial Arts award.

 

[CoinmasterIV]

coinmaster can you see what symbol is on the ball peen hammer
just in case the one at 2 o'clock

Here is a close up....just looks like something generic....