🔎 UNIDENTIFIED Some random relics need some help with- Relic #1- 1893 World's Fair item

[perdidogringo]

Good Morning, All,

I returned to my favorite spot and found some random relics and I am hoping some can provide feedback. This first one measures about 1.5" X 1.5" and I originally believed was just a bit of iron since it was caked in mud and corrosion. After cleaning it first with soap and water, I could see it was probably aluminum. I subsequently bathed it in a light vinegar/baking soda/hot water bath and then could make out some of the engraving. On one side appears to be an Aztec or Central American prehistoric calendar and on the other side, I can make out "Chicago" on one corner and "1893" on the other corner. Thus, I believe what I found is some sort of souvenir from the 1893 Worlds Fair, but I cannot find an exact match online. Pretty sure is was attached to something else at one time. I'd appreciate if anyone can add any information about the item and/or find a match.

For you history buffs, the 1893 Worlds Fair in Chicago was the backdrop of the fantastic book, "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson. The book detailed the true tale of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago and the serial killer who used the magic of the fair to lure his victims to their death. I highly recommend the book.

 

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[invent4hir]

Cool find. Was unable to find a match, however, here is an aluminum medal for the same world's fair with a hole at 12 o'clock maybe for a small chain or string. https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1893-world-fair-aluminum-columbus-1922600372 Overall the edges on your find look intact. The corner at 12 o'clock looks like its sticking out - so wonder if it is where a chain hole once was.

There appears to be 2 characters on yours, perhaps one is Christopher Columbus, with maybe a ship's sail behind them. There is also the phrase "DE LA" which translates to "OF THE".