odd copper pendant

[Moe (fl)]

This copper pendant was found at the beach.

It is a crescent moon with a five-pointed star. It looks old!

My initial research says it could be a Celtic charm. Any ideas what these symbols mean. Masonic?

 

[dg39]

It might be from the Shriner's.

Wolverine.

I think its definitely Shriners or Masonic, not Arabic. http://www.waterburybutton.com/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=0&idproduct=21833

I am on your side with this one. Probably late 1800's at least.
Probably enamaled at one point in time. Any signs of paint, however slight?
DG

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thanks to all for the interesting replies!

I asked an expert recently. He said that this pendant is definitely from the Civil War period. The crescent moon and star symbol is from New Orleans. It could also be of masonic origin. Maybe masonic from New Orleans!

Here is a link to the similar symbol:

http://rlv.zcache.com/nola_crescent_moon_tshirt-p235308944531289564fow4d_400.jpg

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Thanks to all for the interesting replies!

I asked an expert recently. He said that this pendant is definitely from the Civil War period. The crescent moon and star symbol is from New Orleans. It could also be of masonic origin. Maybe masonic from New Orleans!

Here is a link to the similar symbol:

http://rlv.zcache.com/nola_crescent_moon_tshirt-p235308944531289564fow4d_400.jpg

This may be what you are referring to. This pin came up at auction as Civil War. Its on this page somewhere. http://www.cohascodpc.com/cat58/cat58auction.html

 

[Dano Sverige]

Had it down as shriners too..but then why no scimitar? The Louisiana symbol thingy is looking like the leader now.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Reply 17 is a cape pin, and I always thought they were CW era.


-Buckles

 

[Moe (fl)]

Thank you BigCypressHunter!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I found this on a victorian site the other day, Maybe has something to do with the country,of Turkey. Arid.

Pretty close pendent.

Reply 17 is a cape pin, and I always thought they were CW era.


-Buckles

Heres your cape pin Arid.

http://www.qmgrelics.com/cgi-bin/Display_Item.asp?1579

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Have you seen this Moe? http://forum.treasurenet.com/index....&topic=415061.msg2957064;topicseen#msg2957064

I know its different but similar enough in shape to make you wonder.