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Here is a tin fob that is 1.64 inches in diameter. Above the photo it says, Portland Centennial Celebration August 6-8, 1913. Below the photo are the names of the men. I can't make out the names on the top row, the bottom row from left appears to be, David Benjamin, David McGreagor, ?, ?, Mead, M., members there 17.
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Dave
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Are you sure it's a watch fob? It looks like a pin or badge to me. I'm not an expert in this area, but I do recall this type of photo badges being popular at one time.
Thanks for the info! If I had a pocketwatch, maybe I'd use something like this as a fob.
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Yes Jason, I do dabble in pocket watches.
Great article you have on fobs.
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Great collection of diverse items.
Dave
This looks like a celebration badge that would have been issued on a ribbon with a large fancy brooch. The old guys look like a group of civil war vets but since there are no GAR badges to be seen I would guess that these fellows are possibly the local old settlers club.
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I am so sorry I was so rude in the beginning, not to say thank you for all the appreciation given. I think I have now caught up with all my post and given thanks.
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