Anyone into tokens?

[chukers]

I found this at the old swimming pool I've been exploring... There is still stuff to be found there... even after hunting it my self 4 different occasions! And countless others...

Of the 4 days I've pulled
some clad
8 wheats 1916 to 1945
2 silver dimes 1941 & 1954
and this odd token

Oh BTW have I ever said "I hate pull tabs!!!!"


not because they are there but because people put them there! I can not believe how people used to just drop pulltabs and bottle caps on the ground! Its unbelievable how many are in this one spot!

ok ok yes and because they are there.

 

[diggummup]

Independent Order of Foresters? Anything on the reverse?

 

[chukers]

Independent Order of Foresters? Anything on the reverse?

nothing on the back

 

[diggummup]

You might want to post it here-http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/board,205.0.html. I'm sure someone can help you out, maybe idahotokens or tokensmith or one of them guys might know. I did read that members of the I.O.F. did have membership tokens. You can read it here on page 31 towards the bottom of the page-http://books.google.com/books?id=sY...e&q=independent order foresters token&f=false Good luck, interesting symbol on that one, kinda looks like a snake.

 

[allen]

post it on the token forum also !
cool design !

 

[diggummup]

post it on the token forum also !
cool design !

Yeah that's what I meant. I just put the link there.

 

[jc2]

Interesting token . . . here's a site with a list of fraternal organizations . . . http://www.exonumia.com/art/society.htm

 

[idahotokens]

Not a token, but a keytag blank. Several manufacturers sold blanks of various designs and probably a set of number/letter punches to organizations (my theory is that they were used as a fundraiser). The lodge would then punch in the name and return address of members for a dollar or so - making a little money on each one for the group. These have become popular collectibles - some try to get one per state, or one of each type (Odd Fellows, Moose, Eagles, Foresters, etc.). There are also a number of tags that don't seem to be related to a fraternal organization - I have seen them with a bulldog, an auto, etc. I suppose that type may have been available from a jeweler or other business that made them to order. All the ones I have seen are "german silver" or a similar metal. Also all have a hole for putting on a key ring. Maybe the hole was added afterward.
John in ID

 

[idahotokens]

Oh, now I see that yours already has the hole. Also the name and address of the owner is punched on the ribbon.
John in ID

 

[Gonehunting]

cool token man....

 

[chukers]

Not a token, but a keytag blank. Several manufacturers sold blanks of various designs and probably a set of number/letter punches to organizations (my theory is that they were used as a fundraiser). The lodge would then punch in the name and return address of members for a dollar or so - making a little money on each one for the group. These have become popular collectibles - some try to get one per state, or one of each type (Odd Fellows, Moose, Eagles, Foresters, etc.). There are also a number of tags that don't seem to be related to a fraternal organization - I have seen them with a bulldog, an auto, etc. I suppose that type may have been available from a jeweler or other business that made them to order. All the ones I have seen are "german silver" or a similar metal. Also all have a hole for putting on a key ring. Maybe the hole was added afterward.
John in ID

Best story I have heard yet... makes sense... This ribbon is blank... I guess it never got used yet. Thanks for the info!