G.J. Perkins Clothing & Furnishings Hudson Mich. Good Luck Swastika Discount Token

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Posted 13 months, 5 days ago

electobacco
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I found a very interesting item that I thought I would post and open for discussion to anyone that may know something more about these sorts of things. The title describes what it is. This item is posted not to offend anyone, but to better understand a bit of world history.

Throughout history the Swastika was considered a good luck symbol. Early Aviators even used it as a good luck charm! This all changed with the rise of Adolph Hitler and the negative correlation that is now associated with it.

This token would seem to have been used prior to World War II with the Swastika being seen as a good luck symbol on the coin. Unsure on the exact date, but it would seem to be sometime between 1900-1920. Maybe even in the late 1800's.

Thank you for looking my friends and have a blessed day! : )

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1. electobacco, 13 months, 5 days ago
   Some interesting history on this on how our perception of things can change over time based on events and circumstances:
   
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swastika
2. electobacco, 13 months, 5 days ago
   Thank you UltimateCollector and ttomtucker for showin some love. Have an awesome one my friends! : )
3. electobacco, 13 months, 4 days ago
   Thanks of the love official. Peace....
4. AR8Jason, 13 months, 2 days ago
   Dating I believe is 1890-1910 ... as I have similar items that are from that period. "Good for" tokens are sought after by locality and subject matter. I don't know to what extent on this one in particular.
5. electobacco, 12 months, 30 days ago
   Thank you AR8 for the information, post, and showin some love on this. You are appreciated my friend.
6. perkinscollector, 5 months, 20 days ago
   G.J. Perkins is my wife's GG Grandfather - I would love to know how the coin was discovered, and if any more memorabilia exists from the dry goods store in Hudson, Michigan
7. electobacco, 3 months, 17 days ago
   Awesome! Thanks for the post perkins. This is the only item I have found from them. It was found at a flea market. Thank you as well for the love kerry! : )
8. packrat-place, 3 months, 17 days ago
   Very interesting!! Great find.
9. electobacco, 3 months, 16 days ago
   Kerry and packrat thank you once again for loving this token and making me aware. : )

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