Fraternal Order of Eagles sterling case

Description

This is a interesting and exceptionally rare FOE collectible. We saw this described as a document case, but it's only 2” x 1 15/16”, so we’re not sure what kind of documents it held. Maybe a FOE identification card. The Flint, Michigan chapter of the FOE, Aerie, No. 629, was established in 1904 and this case was patented in 1910, so this case is probably over 100 years old. It's quite heavy for its size. The case is decorated on one side with an eagle sitting on a rock, with foliage surrounding the eagle. The other side has a banner with foliage, and is monogrammed. The case weighs 1.3 oz (36.85 gm). It is monogrammed with the letters GAH.