French brass bread trade token Armentieres France WWI

Stamped brass.  Entirely original, genuine, authentic and period.

This token was issued during rationing in France - during or immediately after WWI.  Could have been issued to French or Allied troops or the locals.  It entitled the bearer to one kilo of bread - something in excess of a full-sized UK loaf today. 

24mm wide - a little under one inch.

Armentières is the actual town included in the WWI British troops' song "Madamoiselle from Armeteers, parlez-vouz?" etc.

Not exactly militaria, but a very rare and attractive piece of wartime social history.  Sometimes almost as important as their weapons.

Insured postage in UK £1, insured airmail elsewhere £2.  These amounts insure only to £39.  Should this sell for more then additional insurance charges will be applied at cost.

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