Obverse Design
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"N.C.O. CLUB" curves along the top.
A bow-shaped ornament appears in the center of the token.
"FRANCE FIELD" curves along the bottom of the circle.
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Reverse Design
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"GOOD FOR" curves along the top.
There is a large "5¢" in the center, with a nearly vertical cent sign under
the letter "R".
"IN TRADE" curves along the bottom.
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Metal
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Brass.
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Weight
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Unknown.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 21 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Before World War II.
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Issuer
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France Field, air force base near Colon.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Asociación Numismático's F-158, Henkle's CZ-69 and Plumer page #4.
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Varieties
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One variety has a angled cent sign to the left of the letter "R";
the other has a nearly vertical cent sign which is under the letter "R".
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Function
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Perhaps a post exchange token.
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Population Count
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Three specimens in collector hands are known to me.
I do not know of any recent sales.
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