Miitary Medal found along ocean

[oldbattleaxe]

Ok forum experts. Another item I cannot id. What was this medal for? It measures 1 5/8" and is brass. Thank you

 

[Indian Steve]

Cremation tag?

 

[Jason in Enid]

First, its not military. I'm not sure exactly what it would be. At first I agreed that it was probably a cremation tag, but it kinda looks like silver and it looks like its been worn on a necklace for a long time.

 

[Red-Coat]

From a defunct fleabay offering:

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

From a defunct fleabay offering:

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Nailed it and Red Coat welcome to TreasureNet.

 

[sprailroad]

SOLVED! by Red Coat. Dog tag, who would of thought.

 

[oldbattleaxe]

That is what an eBay seller had come up with. Not quite sure that it is a dog tag? At least not a canine tag. I need more ideas.

 

[cudamark]

Same on both sides?

 

[Red-Coat]

Another one here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/254448045718

I believe these are generic tags that could be used for a multiplicity of identification purposes and that the 'M' logo represents the company that makes them (as unstamped blanks). Note that the format of the number is different on this one (seems to be three pairs of digits) and that a different typeface punch was used.

One thing for sure is that they aren't military medals.

 

[Richard Guy]

nice! could it be a combination number, ... MasterLock?

 

[cw0909]

from Red Coat post #9, the back of tag

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2oEAAOSwiGRd4GrF/s-l1600.jpg

 

[oldbattleaxe]

Only on one side. Obverse is blank.

 

[nhbenz]

I’d think it was a retail store charge token fob, similar to these:

 

[cw0909]

may have some value
Card Classifications - American Credit Card Collectors Society | American Credit Card Collectors Society
https://thewirecutter.com/blog/the-first-american-credit-card-was-a-coin/

 

[Jason in Enid]

may have some value
Card Classifications - American Credit Card Collectors Society | American Credit Card Collectors Society
https://thewirecutter.com/blog/the-first-american-credit-card-was-a-coin/

Interesting, I havent heard of that before.

 

[cw0909]

a search of Charge (or credit) coins gets more info
the ACCCS sells a book a little pricey
https://www.ebay.com/b/Charge-Coins-Cards/1462/bn_82745676
https://www.coinbooks.org/v21/esylum_v21n38a05.html

 

[oldbattleaxe]

CW0909 nailed it I think? Good job

 

[Bramblefind]

I have the Alpert's Catalogue of Charge Coins from 2003. Listing below. It is the "May Co" tag from Baltimore, MD.

Here's another:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/baltimore-maryland-co-charge-coin-1853223549

 

[DCMatt]

I have the Alpert's Catalogue of Charge Coins from 2003. Listing below. It is the "May Co" tag from Baltimore, MD.

Here's another:

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/baltimore-maryland-co-charge-coin-1853223549

And Bramblefind swoops in again to hit the mark from the ol' T-Net Grassy Knoll.

 

[cw0909]

CW0909 nailed it I think? Good job

thanks not me though credit where credit is due
nhbenz nailed it, i was just looking for info of what Co. it was from
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/what/623553-miitary-medal-found-along-ocean.html#post6382050

i was coming back to suggest may or macy Co. & Bramblefind found the Co.