ANTIQUE OES ORDER OF EASTERN STAR KEYCHAIN FOB ID TAG TRUNK TAG DOG TAG ROUND

Description: ANTIQUE OES ORDER OF EASTERN STAR KEYCHAIN FOB ID TAG TRUNK TAG DOG TAG SOLDIER TAG ROUND Rare, antique NOS, New Old Stock OES Order of the Eastern Star Mason key chain fob. These date back to the late 1800's early 1900's. They were used as keychain fobs, key tags, identification tags, luggage and trunk tags, dog tags. Soldiers often used these on their lockers and trunks. History Lesson The Order of the Eastern Star is a Masonic appendant body open to both men and women. It was established in 1850 by lawyer and educator Rob Morris, a noted Freemason, but was only adopted and approved as an appendant body of the Masonic Fraternity in 1873. The order is based on teachings from the Bible, but is open to people of all religious beliefs. It has approximately 10,000 chapters in twenty countries and approximately 500,000 members under its General Grand Chapter. - Thanks WIKI! (They really deserve donations.) These beautiful antique dog tags / trunk tags/ key chain fobs are made out of nickel-silver also called German silver. Nickel silver is stronger and more expensive than brass. And, it doesn't tarnish like brass. Back then manufacturers chose nickel-silver over brass for higher quality items like these keychain fobs. These have been in storage for decades and they look gorgeous! Resemble sterling silver. Perfect for stamping and engraving. These are NOT replicas, reproductions or "style of" . They were part of an enormous Dallas locksmith collection with items dating back to the Civil War era. Features: Front shows: large OES Order of the Eastern Star logo with an embroidered looking edge. The back is blank Measures about 1 1/8" wide and about 1/16" thick Please look closely at the pics. The pics are a very important part of the description. Thanks for looking! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF MY EBAY AUCTIONS. I WILL COMBINE S/H WHERE POSSIBLE SHIPPING/PAYMENT TERMS **READ BEFORE YOU BID** PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. US Shipments Only. Meaning, I ship to US locations ONLY, NO OTHER COUNTRIES PLEASE. No Local Pick Ups. FREE SHIPPING! Includes USPS (United States Postal Service) Shipping to all United States. YES, I ship to Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, P.O. Boxes, APO's, FPO's and US Military Bases at NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. USPS Mail typically takes 2 or 3 days. IMPORTANT! Post Office tracking is not always accurate. Often times they update their system AFTER an item is delivered. If STATUS OF ITEM shows "Shipping Label Created" and no other tracking information. It's because the post office has not updated. I HAVE NO WAY TO UPDATE THE POST OFFICE INFORMATION. Please follow the eBay checkout procedures at the conclusion of this auction. PAYPAL PAYMENT IS DUE AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. Items usually ship within 24-hours from when funds are received, with the exception of Weekends and Holidays. If applicable, email notifications with tracking information are sent by eBay. Tracking information may or may not be up to date. I reciprocate eBay Feedback. PLEASE ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE BIDDING. Thank you for looking at my items and ENJOY! MAKES A PERFECT GIFT! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF MY EBAY AUCTIONS. I WILL COMBINE S/H WHERE POSSIBLE Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2024-03-12T03:12:50.000Z

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