Interesting WWI Good Luck Charm

[Diggin Dude]

I don't post very often anymore unless I find something out of the ordinary. I thought I'd share this find with everyone. Found this today and it was fun searching the Internet trying to identify it. It's a WWI good luck charm "Fumsup" circa 1914. Some versions have "Fumsup" written on chest some don't. Mine is made of silver some are made of gold, even brass. The head would have been touch wood which apparently disintegrated in the ground before I found it. I included a photo of a complete one (not mine). Here are a couple cool links to read about them. Thanks for looking HH

Fumsup and Touch Wood Charms

FUMSUP and TOUCH WOOD CHARMS Behold in me the birth of luck,Two charms combined TOUCH WOOD-FUMSUP.My head is made of wood most rareMy thumbs turn up to touch me there.To speed my feet they’ve Cupid’s wings,They’ll help true love 'mongst other things.Proverbial is my power to bringGood luck to...

www.sandysvintagecharms.com

 

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[TomW244]

I don't post very often anymore unless I find something out of the ordinary. I thought I'd share this find with everyone. Found this today and it was fun searching the Internet trying to identify it. It's a WWI good luck charm "Fumsup" circa 1914. Some versions have "Fumsup" written on chest some don't. Mine is made of silver some are made of gold, even brass. The head would have been touch wood which apparently disintegrated in the ground before I found it. I included a photo of a complete one (not mine). Here are a couple cool links to read about them. Thanks for looking HH

I don't post very often anymore unless I find something out of the ordinary. I thought I'd share this find with everyone. Found this today and it was fun searching the Internet trying to identify it. It's a WWI good luck charm "Fumsup" circa 1914. Some versions have "Fumsup" written on chest some don't. Mine is made of silver some are made of gold, even brass. The head would have been touch wood which apparently disintegrated in the ground before I found it. I included a photo of a complete one (not mine). Here are a couple cool links to read about them. Thanks for looking HH

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Fumsup and Touch Wood Charms

FUMSUP and TOUCH WOOD CHARMS Behold in me the birth of luck,Two charms combined TOUCH WOOD-FUMSUP.My head is made of wood most rareMy thumbs turn up to touch me there.To speed my feet they’ve Cupid’s wings,They’ll help true love 'mongst other things.Proverbial is my power to bringGood luck to...

www.sandysvintagecharms.com

Now THAT is one cool find! Thanks, also, for including the research info about it!

 

[JeffInMass]

Very unique and interesting find- Congrats!

 

[WannaDig3687]

Pretty cool find. I agree with TomW244. Amazing what you learn about in this hobby. Congrats and thanks. 😊

 

[crashbandicoot]

Now that,s just totally cool!!! I love the history you included too,learn something new every day here on Tnet.Thank you!

 

[CreakyDigger]

That's a new one on me. The article you provide is really helpful!

 

[CRUSADER]

That is a cool find, I had never heard of them. Learn something new everyday....

 

[Georgivs]

Wow it's even more creepy with the head, awesome find!

 

[JVA5th]

That's a cool piece, never heard of those. The neat things I learn about. Though lol I personally find it a little creepy lol still very cool though.

 

[oldmxrat]

Yeah, that's a new one on me too, killer find, congrats!

 

[Diggin Dude]

Wow it's even more creepy with the head, awesome find!

I have to agree... they look creepy!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I don't post very often anymore unless I find something out of the ordinary. I thought I'd share this find with everyone. Found this today and it was fun searching the Internet trying to identify it. It's a WWI good luck charm "Fumsup" circa 1914. Some versions have "Fumsup" written on chest some don't. Mine is made of silver some are made of gold, even brass. The head would have been touch wood which apparently disintegrated in the ground before I found it. I included a photo of a complete one (not mine). Here are a couple cool links to read about them. Thanks for looking HH

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Fumsup and Touch Wood Charms

FUMSUP and TOUCH WOOD CHARMS Behold in me the birth of luck,Two charms combined TOUCH WOOD-FUMSUP.My head is made of wood most rareMy thumbs turn up to touch me there.To speed my feet they’ve Cupid’s wings,They’ll help true love 'mongst other things.Proverbial is my power to bringGood luck to...

www.sandysvintagecharms.com

such a cool find. I love silver anyway but that one is awesome, wtg

 

[Digger RJ]

Very

I don't post very often anymore unless I find something out of the ordinary. I thought I'd share this find with everyone. Found this today and it was fun searching the Internet trying to identify it. It's a WWI good luck charm "Fumsup" circa 1914. Some versions have "Fumsup" written on chest some don't. Mine is made of silver some are made of gold, even brass. The head would have been touch wood which apparently disintegrated in the ground before I found it. I included a photo of a complete one (not mine). Here are a couple cool links to read about them. Thanks for looking HH

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Fumsup and Touch Wood Charms

FUMSUP and TOUCH WOOD CHARMS Behold in me the birth of luck,Two charms combined TOUCH WOOD-FUMSUP.My head is made of wood most rareMy thumbs turn up to touch me there.To speed my feet they’ve Cupid’s wings,They’ll help true love 'mongst other things.Proverbial is my power to bringGood luck to...

www.sandysvintagecharms.com

Nice!!! Congrats!!!