kkk token; genuine?

[coin000]

Hi,

I recently acquired this token. It appears to be a charity token for a KKK orphanage Klan Haven.

Diameter: 35 mm. Weight: 16,55 g. Rim: 2 mm. Looks bronze.

I'm wondering if it is genuine or a reproduction. Anybody knowledgeable on these items around to help me out? I understand there is a catalogue about them as well.

Thanks in advance for any help!
Best wishes

 

[kayakpat]

looks real, you can find buttons for sale on the internet, and saw mention of the medallion like that one, but they seem to be rare

 

[Havefun]

Neat piece.

 

[coin000]

Great information, thank you both for your response.

I have no idea about its actual value, but at the moment I'm inclined to keep it. It has awakened my interest in the subject.

 

[ivan salis]

it is likely to be real -- there was a orphanage (klan haven) that the klan supported from what I found upon checking online just now -- duke university has a collection of klan stuff from 1920 to 1968 * and stated that info about klan haven..

 

[Havefun]

Interesting piece of history.