Railroad Luggage Tag ?

[Bubba65]

Hi All,

I was wondering for sure if this is a railroad luggage tag. I did not take any pics of back because it is blank. Any help would be great and thanks for looking.

Bubba65

 

[RelicHunter97]

I would say that is a key ring for if the owner ever lost their keys the finder would know who to return them to.
I am pretty sure i saw one just like it on a previous post, in the past 2 mos.

 

[Deftone]

Cool find! Check this out. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-1911-dog-tag-id-metal-bulldog-chicago

 

[Bramblefind]

That is a cool find! The initials looks like it should be somehow tied to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.

I looked up Byron Roe in the census - I wasn't able to find him in 1910 yet but he shows up in Poughkeepsie in 1920 age 36, boarder, widowed, machinist in a factory & in Albany in 1930 age 48, boarder, widowed, shovel operator contractor. SSI show he died in 1963.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

These Key Checks were sold in stores and catalogs, and stamped with the individual's name and address (usually just city & state). Although many date from the 1800's, the same design was made and sold into the 20th century. Here's an ad from the late 1920's, showing a similar tag #7102: (the "Bull Dog" as shown in Deftones link). Look closely for the bull dogs face.

Note KKK initials on #7101.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

That is a cool find! The initials looks like it should be somehow tied to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics.

Yes I agree Jr.O.U.A.M. http://www.bessel.org/jouam.htm http://www.bessel.org/jouam.htm

 

[Bramblefind]

Great ID BigCy!

and wtg Deftone on finding that match.

 

[TheDane]

What a nice find !!

 

[Bubba65]

Thanks everyone for all the help. I also thought it was a very neat find and the fact it is now 2011 a hundred years later is cool.

Bubba65