unidentified tag

[jharris473]

I found this tag recently in a ghost town in Texas. I googled it but was only given a website that only contained a pic. No history or what it represents was given. What does everybody think? Thanks

 

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[The Beep Goes On]

Hi J, I don't know much about tags, but the fact that it says good to 100 feet probably means it's an insurance or equipment guarantee for diving or mining. Cool tag.

HH!
TBGO

 

[nhbenz]

Umm, is that photo the one you found? It appears to be the one listed on this site: http://users.zoominternet.net/~cagle/catalog.htm At any rate, it is for "IOOF" members (Independent Order of Odd Fellows), rather than meaning 100 ft. Whats on the back of it? Usually there was an id #.

 

[jharris473]

Yes, that is the look on the website. The one I found is virtually identical. I have not photographed it yet. I simply wanted to get some info on the tag. I've never seen anything like it before. Just curious!

 

[jharris473]

Sorry, that is the pic from the website. The one I found is virtually identical. I have not photographed it yet. I simply wanted to get some info on the tag. You're correct the tag does have an ID # on the back.
By the way, what does the "Independent Order of Odd Fellows" about? Do you have any info on them.

 

[nhbenz]

I don't know much about them really, but they are (or were) connected to the Mason's in some way... I know I've heard the history of it, but I guess I didn't pay attention. So here's one of many links a google search turned up: http://www.ioof-il.org/

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Wow! That's a cool find. 8)

 

[PBK]

It's a watch fob, and the thin tab at the bottom is for use as a watch case opener. Compare to this one on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-RIDGELY-PROTECTIVE-ASSOC-INSURANCE-ID-TAG-FOB_W0QQitemZ7220340283

As noted, the line under "Benefits" should be read as "To I. O. O. F.," not as "To 100 Feet." I.O.O.F. stands for Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a fraternal organization which offered insurance benefits to its members.

Here's a link to more info:

http://www.ioof.org/odd_fellows.htm

 

[The Beep Goes On]

Well, so much for my "expertise".

HH!
TBGO

 

[TnT2000]

Hey jharris473

Cool tag nice find I found a token about 3 weeks ago from the I.O.O.F. Before that I new nothing about them.. Is it not great to have all the great minds on this site to help figure things out...By the way this is the token I found.

Keep Diggin.......TnT....

 

[treasures4me2find]

Pretty cool looking find. Congrats

Ken

 

[jgpreston]

Cool find, jharris473

and WTG, PBK on that detective work.

HH everyone

 

[Southcacalaky]

Good research, Great Item, HH Art...