rustywings Posted January 7, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2017 At first glance, it looks like it might be an inexpensive stamped AVG Flying Tigers brass ID or sweetheart bracelet... but the back is stamped with only the numbers "46200." The centerpiece is 1.75 inches in width... and the overall length of the chain is 7 inches. Could it be an AVG property tag? Or a WWII era child's cereal or comic-book premium? It certainly looks and feels like it's 75+ years old... But I'm not sure what I have here? Why is there a square hole near the paw of the tiger? Any input or ideas you may have, either positive or negative, are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted January 7, 2017 The reverse with incised "46200" number and pressed tiger details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Finn Posted January 8, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 8, 2017 Very interesting, whatever it is! Have never seen anything like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted January 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted January 8, 2017 Hmmm....never seen anything like this at all. It at least looks vintage, and looks the part. The chain looks odd though, seems as though a piece like that would have a nicer chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 8, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 8, 2017 Real or not I like it.But I agree with above that it looks vintage.I hope it turns out to be legit.Not sure what the number would be.Too short for a service number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchcollector Posted January 8, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 8, 2017 Perhaps it started life as a tieclip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siege1863 Posted January 8, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 8, 2017 There is a listing for a Wendell J. Kelley (O-46200), born 1920, in the Army Officer Registers. He was in the A/C. There is a lot of history for him on Find-A-Grave but no mention of time with the AVG or in the CBI with another unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter Posted January 8, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 8, 2017 There is a listing for a Wendell J. Kelley (O-46200), born 1920, in the Army Officer Registers. He was in the A/C. There is a lot of history for him on Find-A-Grave but no mention of time with the AVG or in the CBI with another unit. Well thats pretty cool. I didn't think it had enough numbers.Great detective work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustywings Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted January 10, 2017 Thank you all for your opinions and input. And an extra tip-of-the-cap to Siege1863 for his research efforts and ability to stir my thinking juices a bit! I look forward to taking a closer look at Wendell J. Kelley. I can't help but think that square hole near the tiger's paw is a clue as well? Could it be a small wrench-type tool to adjust an instrument or airplane magneto? I just don't know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Queen Posted January 11, 2017 Share #10 Posted January 11, 2017 Why are we assuming the 46200 is an individuals serial number? Couldn't it be the item serial number, the manufacturers ID code, a lot number or a number of other things. The Chinese liked to number things. Even patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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