YGF & enamel articulated fancy shield-shaped Knights of Pythias & AOUW pocket watch chain fob

YGF & enamel articulated fancy shield-shaped Knights of Pythias & AOUW pocket watch chain fob

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Yellow gold filled (YGF) & enamel articulated fancy shield-shaped Knights of Pythias & Ancient Order of United Workmen pocket watch chain fob, heavy YGF fancy shield-shaped base has a laurel wreath design on the bottom and crossed swords and axes along the upper design, hinged connection to the large YGF armored helmet and shoulders with a bird design at the top supporting the top connector loop at the apex, visor on the helm is also hinged and can move up and down, front of the fob has been finished as the Knights of Pythias' emblem with a 3 triangular-section shield transfixed with an engraved triangle with a black enamel center, K of P design is accented with blue, yellow and red enamel which is marked "FCB" ("Friendship, Charity, Benevolence") in gold text along with "Knights Pythias" in gold text over black enamel around the edge, the triangle supports a raised YGF skull and crossbones, reverse has a raised, elaborately engraved ship anchor design which supports a shield-shaped emblem of the Ancient Order of United Workmen (AOUW) detailed with red, white and blue enamel, fob is showing normal even wear overall with a small bit of brass starting to show on the connector loop, measures approx. 23mm wide x 41mm tall x 8mm thick. A high quality vintage brotherhood watch chain fob in excellent+ condition!
These fobs may be attached to a pocket watch chain, ladies' slide chain necklace, lapel pin, key chain, pocket watch fob strap, or any other item you would like to customize with an accessory. In addition to the many Vintage Watch Chains we have available, we also offer a variety of modern fob finishing options; the following links will take you to each of our current listings for that type of finishing product to compliment and display this fob. If you would like us to attach the fob to your selected item, we can do so at no charge on request.
  • Age Description: 02Vintage (1940-1980)
  • Material: Gold Filled - Yellow, Enamel
  • Fob Width: 23mm (0.91 inches)
  • Fob Height: 41mm (1.61 inches)
  • Thickness: 8mm (0.31 inches)
  • Misc. Info: Knights of Pythias, Ancient Order of United Workmen
  • Condition: Excellent +
  • Gender: Unisex
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<maker><size><jewels><setting><adjustments><grade/model><serial number>, <movement information>, <dial information>, <hand information>, <case information>, <misc. information>, <overall condition and comments>

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