Projects Historical request.

Anybody seen one of these before? Belonged to my cousin's father. I got the truck from him. Can't make out much on the tab. It was in the key fob for the truck that I'd like to reproduce. Hoping someone has some history on this item.


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Looks like some sort of key fob used as a fund raiser for a vetrens' organization.

 

I'd have to agree with denis4x4 it looks like it says American Legion and looking at their logos there were a lot of takes on the logo for different states or groups . You might ask if he belonged to the Legion and if they know what post or do a search on posts in your area or the area he lived in. It may be a post logo.

 

Looks like the predecessor of the miniature license plates the Disabled American Veterans used to raise funds.

Edit: I was right, found this:
https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d...-veterans-metal-hang-tag-key-chain--coin.html

and this

https://www.picclickimg.com/00/s/MT...trasburg-Pa-DAV-Dog-My-Best-Friend-Tag-_1.jpg

 

Out of curiosity, what kind of metal is it made from? What thickness? Looks to be kinda thin and, jugging by my own preferences, would need to be thicker. And, not aluminum.

 

That's it! Thanks. I can find out which AL he belonged to and follow up
It's thin, and it is aluminum. It goes in this key FOB


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I can make out led American vet. Assuming? it would have said disabled American veterans association? at one point in time.

 

funny.....something else I collect....those mini DAV plate key hangers....

 

Jeff34: That is not American Legion. Disabled Americans Veterans is a different organization.
I bought my 62 Vette in 1972, they sent me one to match the plate on it the a couple years later. Still have it and the Vette.