I need help on a token ***

I know this is not a coin, but google lens was no help, where can I go to hopefully find info?

 

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It looks like a medallion. Not a token. Probably given out at a public school for physical education achievement. Similar to an Olympic medal.

NNPS - Newport News Public School located in West Virginia

 

Sounds good to me paddy. OP, check out what @paddyman98 suggested it would not be hard to do. Good luck

 

If @paddyman98 is correct, I'm wondering why it has a copyright 1928 on it. I found this Playgrounds and Public Recreation (1898–1929) : Online Historic Tour : NYC Parks (nycgovparks.org) and this Social Welfare History Project Playground Association of America: Early Days (vcu.edu) But not sure if they are a match to your token or not.

 

Here is a Coin Talk thread on this. Fancy old Token - help! | Coin Talk This link may prove more helpful. Scroll down a bit. The question is posed at the top with some more info answered below. Apparently, McKenzie (on your token/medal) also made lapel pins and other items. Playground and recreation assn of america? - Friendly Metal Detecting Forums

 

It’s copyright 1912 but the 2nd 1 is dark

 

I assume it was a token because of its size to a

I assumed it was a token because it is about the size of a nickel

 

This is deffinately what I have

 

Yep, oops, my bad.