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Okay Steve, one for you from beautiful B.C.

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Found this about 2 1/2 hours ago in an old ghost town on the lake out here.
It may be just obvious but lets hear your interpretation
All the best
Fair winds
M
 
Looks like someone was peddling war bonds in 1919.There is an issue of war certificates for that year.Can't say if it's Canadian or American but probably the first.Is it a badge or a tag?
 
Looks as though it might be put on a lapel. The picture is life sized so it is unobtrusive but still visible.
Going back on Sunday to try to find some more
All the best
Sunny skies
M
 
From the crown, Mike, I'm sure it's Canadian and would guess it is a badge worn by representatives of the Dominion Securities Company.
Here's some type I lifted from here and there:
>>>As Canada began to industrialize in the years leading up to the First World War, there was a growing need for capital. During the First World War, the Dominion Securities Company was closely identified with the Dominion government's financing of the war, beginning with the first war loan in 1916. During World War I, Canada was converted to a nation of bondholders - it is estimated that in 1914 there were only a few thousand Canadian bondholders; by 1919, there were over one million bondholders in Canada.
Again in WWII, Victory Loans sales were introduced with several issues... in 1944, Shirley Temple, then 16, helped Prime Minister W.L. Mackenzie King drum up support for the 7th Victory Loan campaign. These campaigns were so successful that after the war they continued and became our beloved "Canada Savings Bond" program.<<<
Below: Honor Flag, Victory Loan 1919 awarded to districts that exceeded their quota.
 
Now, ifn' youse wants to come on out here, I can take youse to where I found this.. <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
All the best
Calm seas, fair winds
M
 
...How about sending some this way. Mike? We're still into a cold, cold spell here. Did you ever get around to recovering that old RCA television? <img src="/metal/html/biggrin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":D">
Thanks for posting, what else ya got laying around? <img src="/metal/html/smile.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":)">
 
I may be crazy but even I have a modicum of some common sense. So, when we tired of the cold weather, we sent it east.
Since then, I have been pretty busy and the lake shore still has ice on it. No way to get it yet.
However, give me til next weekend or the one following and I will let you know.
By the way, the offer is open if you want to come out. Did you get my e-mail?
Sunny skies
M
 
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