Author Topic: Coca cola swastika ae22 medallion  (Read 1559 times)

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Coca cola swastika ae22 medallion
« on: April 01, 2015, 07:55:34 pm »
This belongs to a friend of mine and i am trying to help him with identification. The closest I've found is a 1925ish key fob in the shape of a swastika. it's approx. 22mm and felt like pewter or lead. Strap is approx another 50mm with buckle in middle. any help is much appreciated,

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Re: Coca cola swastika ae22 medallion
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2015, 09:33:48 pm »
In 1925 it was still in style to use a swastika in advertising - there are many things from that time, and as far back as the late 1800's, that used them - china, glassware, advertising, etc.  At that time it represented good luck or good fortune!  It has been used in many cultures/religions for the good fortune as well before the use of it by Hitler.

Here is another coke advertising item with a swastika
http://www.adbranch.com/coca-cola-swastika/

I'm wondering if yours was a trade token...
« Last Edit: April 01, 2015, 09:36:28 pm by KC »
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Re: Coca cola swastika ae22 medallion
« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2015, 09:06:25 am »
Check item #1383 in the following link to see a pair of Coca Cola watch fobs, with one being similar to your friend's piece.
http://morphyauctions.hibid.com/catalog/16878/april-29th-and-30th-2011-toy-and-advertising--02-?pos=6046709&cat=0&sort=1&hide=0&qs=0&view=0&aView=0&q=1383&selCat=0#6046709

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Re: Coca cola swastika ae22 medallion
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2015, 04:42:21 pm »
Thanks for the info. I will pass it on.