Does anyone collect kkk memorabilia?

[RelicHound]

Daniel Low made alot of post civil war military and novelity buckles, his company was also a big competator of Tiffany & co during the late 1800s-early 1900s your buckle is probably one of his later pieces. he had 2-3 KKK buckles his most infamous was a buckle with Klansman holding a bible and standing in front of a US flag with a burning cross off to the side. as far as its value...it has very little value unless its silver? then it would be worth a bit in melt value. Id say $25-30 would be a realistic value.

 

[alwalker84]

I know this is the break room, but I think this is strongly not the site for a post like this. If you google INGO kkk, or anything close this thread comes up. Bad affiliation IMHO.

 

[Disposable Heart]

I agree with the consensus here: Even the concept of tying INGO with anything EVEN REMOTELY associated (even "just collecting") is sort of "meh".

Try WhiteStorm or similar racist garbage forums. Heck, they will probably host an auction for that kind of crap...

 

[samrothstein01]

How about the simple reverence for history? Right or wrong, it is history. I have no patience for the ignorance or ideaology that surrounds the aforementioned group, but it is a part of American history, as is The Civil War, WWII, and many other tragic, sad, or repulsive episodes of thought and behavior. I am however fascinated with history. Just because you watch the history channel about people and events, or come across interesting artifacts, it doesn't imply complacency, agreement, nor affiliation.

 

[LEaSH]

I agree with the consensus here: Even the concept of tying INGO with anything EVEN REMOTELY associated (even "just collecting") is sort of "meh".

Try WhiteStorm or similar racist garbage forums. Heck, they will probably host an auction for that kind of crap...

I respectfully disagree.
Anything deemed inappropriate in the guidelines should be adhered to. But I'm not seeing this falling under advocating racism or anything like that.
If the administrators of the site feel it (the site) goes dangerously close to being associated with skin heads and the like, they can take action of course.

But anything under the sun could be discussed in Breakroom. The last thing I would like to see is people getting their own classified category for such vile groups. And I seriously doubt anything like that will ever happen.

If I were to read in the paper tomorrow, "INGO Members predominately racist!" well, that would be just silly. The media has been know to do some ridiculous things, but I don't see it happening.

 

[Disposable Heart]

I do agree with you Hartman. But its the idea that the OP thinks that "oh, well, INGO will know, they know guns, so someone gotta know racist crap". Just riled me up, that's all.

 

[Chefcook]

WTF...

 

[RogerB]

I do agree with you Hartman. But its the idea that the OP thinks that "oh, well, INGO will know, they know guns, so someone gotta know racist crap". Just riled me up, that's all.

great now you've went and riled up the vern

 

[JByer323]

Taboo subject is taboo.

This.

 

[shooter521]

Guys, can we keep this thread on-topic, please? If anyone has any further information about the origins or value of the belt buckle in question, post up. If you want to discuss the history and merits or lack thereof of the KKK, start a new thread... preferably elsewhere.

Thanks.

 

[public servant]

First off, I am NOT a supporter! Never was, Never will be.

I came across an old brass belt buckle that has a picture of a klansman chopping down a tree with 3 people in it??? very detailed. On the back it has a witch flying on a broom and says "daniel low & co. salem, mass. witch". Also says "Imperial order of the ku klux klan" "designed by rev. branford clark".

Google returned limeted results. Any ideas how old this could be? value?

Some pictures would be great...please? Interesting stuff. I spent several years living in the deep south and I'm fascinated by the history.

Should you decide to sell it...drop me a PM. You don't have to be a member to be interested in it for it's historical value..

 

[sswheeler]

Sorry If I offended anyone. I just wanted to find some info and what better place than a public forum filled with friends. I do not want ingo linked to the klan anymore than anyone else but like it or not its American History.

MODS: Please remove this thread if need be. Thank you

 

[BobDaniels]

I would try an antique dealer or an art dealer to assess value, if any.

On a side note, I enjoy viewing quality craftsmanship, regardless of its affiliation.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Sorry If I offended anyone. I just wanted to find some info and what better place than a public forum filled with friends. I do not want ingo linked to the klan anymore than anyone else but like it or not its American History.

MODS: Please remove this thread if need be. Thank you

We will, if need be. At present, there is no need.

You're asking about a belt buckle, not burning crosses.

Blessings,
Bill

 

[2ADMNLOVER]

I spent several years living in the deep south and I'm fascinated by the history.

Hmm, didn't know Mars Hill was the deep south .

What history ? They came from Kentucky and when their trucks broke down they put them up on blocks and built houses behind them .

 

[NEWMAN]

What history ? They came from Kentucky and when their trucks broke down they put them up on blocks and built houses behind them .

useless post





anyway pics would help, you can usually try e-bay to price watch and find out the history of items

 

[Fenway]

Thread closed.