Trying to ID a token of some sort.

[diggummup]

This was in a box of WWII memorabilia that I purchased at an estate sale a couple of months ago. There was nothing in the box that was dated after 1945 (except maybe this?). Items included were, many foreign coins, photos, postcards and Relics taken from German Soldiers. This is the only oddball thing that was in the box. It is slightly larger than a half-dollar. It measures 30mm in diameter and 1.5mm thick. It appears to be made of brass. What do you think?

 

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[Mackaydon]

Reminds me of the nursery rhythm Wikin, Blinkin and Nod--as here:
Day 2: Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod « 365 Days in the Making
Don........

 

[idahotokens]

I'd suggest that this might be an example of what is variously called "Spiel Marke", jeton, or game counter. They were used as poker chips might be used nowadays, were generally produced and used in Europe, but many found their way across the pond. I know close to zero about them, but there are lots of Internet resources that might help. Surely someone somewhere has written an article or book about them...
John in the Great 208

 

[diggummup]

Reminds me of the nursery rhythm Wikin, Blinkin and Nod--as here:
Day 2: Winkin, Blinkin, and Nod « 365 Days in the Making
Don........

There is an uncanny resemblance between the two isn't there.

I'd suggest that this might be an example of what is variously called "Spiel Marke", jeton, or game counter. They were used as poker chips might be used nowadays, were generally produced and used in Europe, but many found their way across the pond. I know close to zero about them, but there are lots of Internet resources that might help. Surely someone somewhere has written an article or book about them...
John in the Great 208

Thanks for the info., i'll see what I can come up with in that direction.

 

[diggummup]

Resurrect for some new eyeballs. Still have not found another example anywhere.

 

[DCMatt]

Can't find a match but small ship on a world map with stars and a compass rose on the reverse says "Magellan" to me.

This NOT your token but a modern version of something similar:

(TB2BRYK) Compass Rose Geocoin 2008 - Compass Rose 2008 Geocoin

 

[DCMatt]

NAO VICTORIA / caraque espagnole / tour du monde / Grande Médaille 80 mm | eBay

 

[diggummup]

Thanks for your efforts Matt, I appreciate it.