Watch Fob Centennial May 11 1818/1918 Eagle F.LI. R.I.M. Rhode Island Militia

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Unknown Watch Fob Centennial May 11,1818 to May 11,1918. F.L.I. & R.I.M. An astute Ebayer indicated that this could be a FOB representing the FLI, First Light Infantry. RIM, Rhode Island Militia. What do you think. One side has Eagle, Shield, May 11, 1818, 1918, E Pluribus Unum. Second side has
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Script Logo, 1818. Measures 1 1/8" by 1 3/4". Tried several different types of lighting to identify all the embossings. Email any questions and what the logo may say. S & H will be .00 to US addresses. Check out all the photos for condition and embossings. Thanks in advance for any help to identify this item that is over 100 years old. Representing the first units in the American Military to allow African Americans to Serve. The 1st Rhode Island Regiment was a Continental Army regiment during the American Revolutionary War . The 1st Rhode Island Regiment became known as the "Black Regiment" due to its allowing the recruitment of African Americans in 1778. Rhode Island Historical Society has info on this R. I. Unit. NOte the last photo is not included, only to show use of FLI .