pig

[wstgo]

anyone know what this is?

 

[savant365]

Wasn't there a brand of lard that something like this on the can?

 

[bradyboy]

big question
is this a solid pc or is it stamped - guessing is stamped and hollow due to flat nose
can we see the back?
is the back flat and solid or is it hollow?
Brady

 

[wstgo]

I posted picture of back and yes it is hollow

 

[Minrelica]

is it possible it could be an award?
blue ribbon attached to the loop
country fair award
is it heavy?
Brady

I like the award suggestion

I'm pretty sure if that piece was meant to have a ribbon attached, the slot would be at the bottom and not at the top.

 

[bradyboy]

not sure I agree
if it was a award ribbon, to hang, lets say around the neck, the award would be at the bottom
A ribbon award would be at the top, but a award medallion would be at the bottom
Also, wouldn't a watch fob be more solid rather than simply stamped?

Brady

 

[Minrelica]

not sure I agree
if it was a award ribbon, to hang, lets say around the neck, the award would be at the bottom
A ribbon award would be at the top, but a award medallion would be at the bottom
Also, wouldn't a watch fob be more solid rather than simply stamped?

Brady

Ahh, I guess when you stated "award ribbon", I thought of just that, a ribbon.. in which case the slot would be at the bottom. If it's being worn around the neck it would be considered a medal, in which case.. the slot would be at the top.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

is it possible it could be an award?
blue ribbon attached to the loop
country fair award

Sounds good. History hunter found a different pig.

 

[Southie E.J.]

I think it could be that someone liked pigs so they had something made like that for a pocket watch, charm or whatever it is, or an award at a fair for the best bred pig. All just a guess!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I was thinking watch fob from a butcher but if that is what it was I would think it would have writing on the back of who gave it out. I like the award theory...it would make sense attached to a ribbon.

NJ

Yea I found several pig watch fobs but there is writing on the backs.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...=true&rt=nc&si=62Anprif4xZgo35I6J71RWXTaYE%3D

 

[wstgo]

I also wonder why it has a hole in the back?