The Homesteaders Medallion

[William5]

Found this metal in southern IL and would love to know what it was

 

[firemanphob]

Looks like a watch fob. Don’t know any more about it though

 

[Retired Sarge]

Key/Watch fob.

 

[invent4hir]

Been looking for pictures of a fob with "The Homesteaders" and have not found any like this yet. Please post a photo of the back w/ a coin for size reference.

 

[William5]

Been looking for pictures of a fob with "The Homesteaders" and have not found any like this yet. Please post a photo of the back w/ a coin for size reference.

It’s just roughly the size of a half dollar and the back is smooth with no markings. Appears to be made from copper with the blue being a type of porcelain coating on the front. Sorry I don’t have the piece in front of me at the moment. Thanks Bill

 

[A2coins]

Fob for sure cool find

 

[Caryl]

The Homesteaders were a now defunct chapter of the Modern Woodmen of America Fraternity. They symbols around the cabin are the give away.

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

The Homesteaders were a now defunct chapter of the Modern Woodmen of America Fraternity. They symbols around the cabin are the give away.

Welcome to Tnet from Toronto Bill... that a great looking fob!
None of the fobs I've ever found looked as beautiful as this one!

The enameling is chipping off, but the amount of detail is amazing.
Date wise, I'm thinking 1910 - 15.

Great info from Caryl above.
Dave