Anyone ever see any medals like these?

[richg]

[attachment 33757 dennissstuff001.jpg][attachment 33758 dennissstuff002.jpg][attachment 33760 dennissstuff004.jpg][attachment 33761 dennissstuff006.jpg]Cleaning out an old house I happen to come across some old stuff. These medals really caught my attention, I never seen anything like it. There is a mark on only one and it says coin on the back of it. There is one that says safety, the one with key in the middle says trust, the one with the sword type thing over the shield says prove and the one with the people on it says industry. There are also 3 with praying hands over a star in the middle. Does anyone know anything about these things? Thanks for any help.

 

[MaineDigger]

I recognize the rings on top as those of the I.O.O.F. ("Odd Fellows"). I could be wrong -- hope this helps.

 

[MaineDigger]

Here's one on eBay that looks almost like yours but even the seller isn't quite sure:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-ODD-FELLOWS-PIN-STAR-DOVE-OLIVE-BRANCH_W0QQitemZ320023140946QQihZ011QQcategoryZ518QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[richg]

Thanks for the info!! That pin or medal or whatever it is seems to be of the same maker. Thanks for the help! Rich

 

[Texas T]

They look like Badges of a Faternal Org. The one thats marked coin on the back , means it,s made of coin-silver.Take them with you to a Library, ask for help in researching your States Fraternal Org.including Faith based ones. GOOD-LUCK
If there were any photos in the house, look for someone wearing one or more & ck the back. Look for Certificates or framed awards that were probably presented with them.