Unidentified Watch Fob? Medallion?

Oct 17, 2010
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I found this watch fob or medallion in the yard of a large Colonial Revival home constructed in 1915-1916. The size is between a quarter and a half dollar. There is an Asian character of some kind on one side with the number 32. The other side has a wreath with another Asian character set in the middle. The yard has been good to me and has given up several local trade tokens, 2 Indian Head cents, 61 Wheat cents, 2 V nickels, 3 Buffalo nickels, 14 Barber dimes, 8 Mercuries, and 3 silver Washingtons. I researched the history of the house and it originally belonged to a well-to-do family with five children from 1916 to 1928.

It appears to have been through a fire at some point. My first thoughts were something Masonic with the number 32, but searches came up empty. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
 

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Even if your site is post slavery, I think it could be a Chinese Slave Tag? :dontknow: Really I have no Idea but I'm just guessing here..... :icon_scratch: Sorry I can't be of more help. :notworthy:

Keep @ It and HH !! ;D :D
 

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Welcome to t-net. Nice find be interesting to learn what that item is. Any chance a zodiac emblem or animal is on the piece?
 

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Welcome to Treasurenet :hello:
It looks like a very interesting find.
Please post some better pics and I'm sure that will help with a positive ID.
If you need camera advice, we're here to help 8)
Cheers, Mike
 

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