I've come into possession of this token which I've been told is a WWI brothel token. However, I'm skeptical of that. Based on it's shape and imagery my first thought was some kind of fertility token - but I'm really at a total loss. I'd love to know what it's story is.
It's approximately:
2" x 2.5"
30 grams
"EMBLEME DE LA PURETE" is on the reverse (french for "symbol of purity") has started to wear away.
definitely made in a mold, sides and back edges have scratch marks from a polishing tool.
I'm not sure of it's composition - silver or pewter?
sorry for the image quality, it's the best I can do.
It's approximately:
2" x 2.5"
30 grams
"EMBLEME DE LA PURETE" is on the reverse (french for "symbol of purity") has started to wear away.
definitely made in a mold, sides and back edges have scratch marks from a polishing tool.
I'm not sure of it's composition - silver or pewter?
sorry for the image quality, it's the best I can do.