Spange flag pole ornament?

[alikat]

I have seen this item. It is zinc and measures 3" x 3" with a 1/2" stem. Any ideas welcome. It doesn't look like a fantasy piece, but I have not been able to find anything similar on-line.

[ww2fotos]

That is neater than a skeeter's pet--. I would GUESS that it was mounted on the rear of a car, etc. to let the people behind know that there was a hero in front of them! Is it Silver? I would like to hear what it REALLY is for.

[alikat]

Sorry, I forgot to mention it is made of zinc.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Al, sorry this is a fantasy item.

We have an old saying here in England which goes "I would not touch it with a barge pole". A barge pole being a very long wooden stick.

Cheers, Ade.

[alikat]

Thanks Ade,

I hadn't seen one before, and had my doubts! I spent the first 40 odd years of my life in Surrey. We had a few canals, and I got well aquainted with a bargepole on a few occasions.

[rube233]

Neat little display item, but for sure fantasy!

Joe