WW1 coin locket

[Island Man USVI]

I found what I thought was a WW1 memorial coin in a vacant lot in Fort Screven on Tybee Island, Ga. After cleaning, I noticed it was made with 2 pieces. Knowing I might ruin it, I decided to pry it open with a knife. What I found was a WW1 memorial locket coin.
I've had no luck finding anything on the internet that helps identify it. Any ideas where to look? Thanks

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

WOW..Islandman..GREAT FIND ! Sorry I cant help identify, and too bad Google didn't turn anything up..did you try E-bay? There might be something there identical or at least similar to compare it with. Thanks for sharing! ddf

 

[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net !!
The double phrase: 'Our liberties we praise' and 'Our rights we will maintain' is the motto for the State of Iowa--if that helps.
1917 was the year the state's flag (with those words) was approved. The token may have nothing, specifically, to do with WW I (1914-1918); then again, it may.
Don.....

 

[buckeye digger]

There was an ebay auction for one at least 90 days ago. Found it using a reverse image search. Sadly you can't view the listing as it is expired but at least you know another exists. He described it as a work war 1 picture case coin. https://www.google.com/search?tbs=s...5XlAJg&ei=mF1bU9_dOOPhyQGE44CQDw&ved=0CAYQiBw

 

[Mackaydon]

Perhaps the seller would have been more accurate to have written that it was a WW I VINTAGE picture case coin; but, of course, that would attract less viewers.
Don..

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

that thing is cool. They have buttons like that too that a soldier could sew to his uniform and keep a picture of a loved one. This coin could be carried in pocket I guess for the same reason.

 

[Bramblefind]

There was an ebay auction for one at least 90 days ago. Found it using a reverse image search. Sadly you can't view the listing as it is expired but at least you know another exists. He described it as a work war 1 picture case coin. https://www.google.com/search?tbs=s...5XlAJg&ei=mF1bU9_dOOPhyQGE44CQDw&ved=0CAYQiBw

Using your research I was able to find it -- it is still listed here:

1917 World War 1 U s Medal Memorial Coin Style Picture Case "Never Used" Eagle | eBay

AN EXTREMELY COOL & UNIQUE PIECE TO US. WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ANOTHER, NOT SAYING THEY DO NOT EXIST, JUST SIMPLY IN ALL OUR NUMISMATIC WANDERINGS WE HAVE NEVER SEEN ONE.. BESIDES THIS ONE. AND WHEN WE SPOTTED IT WE HAD TO MAKE IT PART OF "GOODRICHCC"
NOW OFFERING: A LARGE SILVER DOLLAR SIZED COIN STYLED UNUSED PICTURE CASE... 1917 WORLD WAR 1 ERA
DISPLAYING A WONDERFUL U.S. PATRIOTIC OBVERSE OF AN HERALDIC EAGLE WITH BURSTING SUN RAYS
THE COIN LIKE SPECIMEN OPENS IN TWO, EXPOSING AN INTERIOR ABOUT 3/32 INCHES IN DEPTH FOR STORAGE AND ALSO REVEALS A PLACE TO DISPLAY "FOR THE FIRST TIME" A PICTURE OF YOUR CHOICE.
AN EXTREMELY COOL POCKET PIECE, WORLD WAR 1 COLLECTOR PIECE, OR A NUMISMATIST PIECE OF INTEREST.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Be sure to keep the paper with the item for more value. Its amazing it survived. It must be airtight.