"The Dont Worry Club" Token

[JimVT36]

"The Don't Worry Club" Token

I found a intresting token today. I provided pictures for those interested. Of particular interest is the use of the Swastika as a symbol for good luck and the business reference "SOLARINE Metal Polish" on the reverse. If anyone has any info, I'd welcome the feedback.

Best from Vermont.. Happy Hunting

Jim (VT)

 

[idahotokens]

Patterson's United States Swastika Tokens book lists this under both Chicago, IL and Baltimore, MD saying the Solarine company was located in both cities. He also has an article on the "Don't Worry Club" which was started in 1901. The swastika first appeared on tokens as the membership emblem of that club in 1908.
John in the Great 208

 

[JimVT36]

Idahotokens, Great information - My first experience with token research. I'll take your advise..

Regards from Vermont

 

[Mackaydon]

THE FACE THAT SETS THE PACE / IN THE METAL POLISH RACE / SOLARINE (logo) (TC-275439) Baltimore, Maryland (Baltimore County), U.S.A.
Don......

 

[against the wind]

The Swastika was referred to as a good luck symbol long before the Nazionale Party adopted it as their symbol.
I have seen swastikas over the entrance door to older Buddhist temples.
Congrats on a cool find.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on a nice token

 

[CoilyGirl]

Dug one a few months ago and had no idea about the Don't Worry Club . I love Treasurenet,can always rely on someone here to help ID unusual finds. Take a look Jim and congrats on your find.

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/497322-cool-token-unusual-object.html

 

[JimVT36]

"The Don't Worry Club" Token

Great info _ Thank you all.. You have to wonder how such an artifact, that old can make it to VT to be found during an excavation Cheers to all. Happy Hunting..

Regards from VT