Any ideas on this Masonic tag?

[DirtyMike]

It reads F & A M with a masonic symbol that has a G in the middle of it. Also there are 3 lines with writing. The top one reads (H. Robinson) The middle (Alanthus) And the bottom (VA).

 

[jeff of pa]

looks like a I.D. Tag (Key ring Fob)

 

[PBK]

looks like a I.D. Tag (Key ring Fob)

Good call, Jeff!

Here's a very similar, if not identical, tag from a 1920's catalog.

 

[DirtyMike]

So these were attached to keys? I have been told luggage, keys, and mail.....

 

[PBK]

Keys, luggage... anything requiring personal ID / return info. The same style of tag can be found in catalogs from at least as early as the 1880's to the 1950's.

 

[DCMatt]

Where did you find this? Alanthus, VA is 50 miles south of me.

DCMatt

 

[jeff of pa]

maybe Horace Robinson 83 Alexandria, VA
Arlington, VA

http://www.ussearch.com/consumer/pr...ID=619200D752&adsource=9&TID=5&searchtab=home

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Banner ID.

 

[DirtyMike]

Where did you find this? Alanthus, VA is 50 miles south of me.

DCMatt

It was dug in Atlanthus, Va.