KIRKEE - Ammunition Factory Canteen Token with Hole ND (1943) front KIRKEE - Ammunition Factory Canteen Token with Hole ND (1943) back
KIRKEE - Ammunition Factory Canteen Token with Hole ND (1943) photo
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KIRKEE - Ammunition Factory Canteen Token with Hole ND

1943 year
Copper 2.00 g 20.20 mm
Description
Location
India - British (British India)
Type
Ration tokens › Food ration tokens
Year
1943
Composition
Copper
Weight
2.00 g
Diameter
20.20 mm
Thickness
1.10 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#94720
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Lettering: Ammunition Factory Canteen

Edge

Plain

Comment

This tokens were struck from metal recuperated from used ammunition shells. Most of the token with holes are made from copper and few are Brass. Most of the tokens without hole types are made from brass.