Small Metal Crown with I O I and cross on it

[Unclebakon]

Small Metal Crown

3 inches in width by 1 1/2 Inches tall

Possibly Silver

Roses Surrounding a Cross

I O I raised writing on it

Found at an old home site possibly late 1800s or early 1900s

 

[Mackaydon]

Maybe this:
The Independent Order of Immaculates (or IOI) started in Nashville in 1872 as a successor to the Young Men’s Immaculate Association which had organized in 1868. The Immaculates allowed both men and women to join their lodges. Like other benevolent groups, the Immaculates offered sickness, accident and disability benefits to its members. Unlike other groups that began in Tennessee, the Independent Order of Immaculates grew to become a national organization. By 1907, there were lodges of the Independent Order of Immaculates in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, and Ohio.
Don......

PS: Welcome to Treasurenet from SoCal.

 

[Mackaydon]

If 'your' IOI is the fraternal order I referenced above, you may wish to contact this person for more details:
https://www.blogger.com/profile/02610769852236428806
Don.......

 

[Reanm8er]

I guess it must be a secret! Invisible ink and all?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I guess it must be a secret! Invisible ink and all?

disappearing ink

 

[Mackaydon]

Reappearing ink: (how post #2 should have been seen)
The independent Order of Immaculates (or IOI) started in Nashville in 1872 as a successor to the Young Men’s Immaculate Association which had organized in 1868. The Immaculates allowed both men and women to join their lodges. Like other benevolent groups, the Immaculates offered sickness, accident and disability benefits to its members. Unlike other groups that began in Tennessee, the Independent Order of Immaculates grew to become a national organization. By 1907, there were lodges of the Independent Order of Immaculates in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Kentucky, Kansas, Arkansas, Texas, and Ohio.
Don.....

 

[Unclebakon]

Thank you very much. I have reached out.

 

[Mackaydon]

Unclebakon,
A late "Welcome to Treasurenet' !
Please keep us posted.
Don..

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Cool find!!

 

[A2coins]

Great id and great piece