Tin token, from fair?

[sammerguy]

Can anynone tell me about this token? Looks like it has been worn like a pendant one a necklace. Says TOMG WOLTZ & RUTH D. WINTERS 50 with GOOD LUCK in the center on one side and an American flag in the center on the other. 1 1/2 inches across made of tin. My grandmother said they would have them made at the fair. I found it about 8-10" in the ground at my grandparents place. It is not one of thiers.

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[creskol]

It is an aluminum Good Luck token, made by a punch machine, often seen in public buildings, train stations, at carnivals, fairs, etc. Real popular in the 5o's. You would put your money in, a blank token would fall in place, and then you would dial in the letter or number you wanted and pull a lever to stamp it

 

[aka da Prof]

most I've seen (and made 40+yrs ago) are aluminum. always fun to find-

 

[crazyjarhead]

Creskol nailed it. I have found 3 of them

 

[sammerguy]

Sweet, thanks guys! That would explain the weird spacing between the letters. I think it is cool to find personal things. I also found a Storm King lighter that someone had carved two sets of initials on with a knife, WS + LB.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

You would make them by turning a dial like this. I remember making them as a kid.

 

[Tony in SC]

You would make them by turning a dial like this. I remember making them as a kid.

Leave it to Big CY to put the last nail in the coffin. I've made many of those down at Myrtle Beach. Tony