Need Help with Jeton ID - CROSS - SHIP

[Michigan Badger]

I just purchased this Jeton off ebay and would like to know more about it.

date?

message?

purpose?

Thanks,

Badger

 

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[Charlie P. (NY)]

Here's a link for some insight on "purpose".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeton

 

[Michigan Badger]

Here's a link for some insight on "purpose".

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeton

Thanks Charlie.

I pretty sure it's a French Jeton.

Judging by the ship design I'd guess 1500's.

Badge

 

[Michigan Badger]

Found it just now.

FJ1) FRANCE, jeton, 29mm brass, boat, VOLBVS:LA:GALLEE... / 4 lis in diamond, VIOE... (nonsense), (15th c.), aF $27.00