USIS tag

[Joe-Dirt]

Dug this up at Tnet member “dirt-eater”’s mother’s House today. It looks like a tag for a dog’s collar and probably predates licensing of dogs. It asks the finder to “telegraph” the number to United States indemnity society, Boston Mass. I can’t find anything on the internet about this organization anywhere. If you know, pipe up and win a prize!!!!

 

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[Retired Sarge]

Insurance I.D. Badge Tag put out by USIS. Sort of like a medical insurance card of today.

ETA: There are few shown on the internet from different insurance companies. Look at the back of this one, if hospitalized contact my insurance company.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Huh, I couldn’t find anything, can you post a link for me please

 

[Retired Sarge]

Huh, I couldn’t find anything, can you post a link for me please

The below search shows a few examples, also added some pics to the previous post. I'm assuming based on construction they were attached to the persons suspenders, belt, purse or something along those lines.

https://www.google.com/search?clien...3......0....1.........30i10j33i10.4rscRf39BeE

 

[Joe-Dirt]

I wasn’t even close, it looks like it would go right on a dog’s collar, but on second thought, the dog would have lost it in 5 minutes. Thank you

 

[Retired Sarge]

I wasn’t even close, it looks like it would go right on a dog’s collar, but on second thought, the dog would have lost it in 5 minutes. Thank you

Here's a link that mentions the company, they are basically insurance underwriters, this the 1907-1908 yearbook. They are shown on the left column, bottom of second paragraph of page 208.

https://books.google.com/books?id=D...Vs0KHbzTAi4Q6AEwDnoECAgQAQ#v=onepage&q=United States indemnity society%2C Boston Mass&f=false

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Thanks again Mike!!

 

[Anduril]

I wasn’t even close, it looks like it would go right on a dog’s collar, but on second thought, the dog would have lost it in 5 minutes. Thank you

....and eaten or buried it in 6.

 

[Squirrel322]

Very cool find! Thank for sharing!

 

[Reanm8er]

Fabulous find Joe and great info Mike!

Dogs might not have needed it then but they sure do now!

Best wishes and thanks for posting!

 

[Dirt Eater]

Thank you Joe-Dirt for continuing your search on my mom's property. I think this tag is very cool! That property is a tough place due to the massive amount of junk and old nails!! I know it's been a bit disappointing but a 1750's property has had time for junk to pile up! Add this to the 1850 LC and the axe head and it's not a total loss. Praying you hit a nice find if you continue the search and make it all worthwhile!