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Wilhelmshaven Officers’ Club, partially used booklet of tokens to the sum of 50 Marks, ND (c.1947-72), serial number 376* on the booklet cover, individual tokens with no numbers, tokens denominated in 1/4 Marks (36), 1/2 Marks (36) and 1 Mark (originally 24, now 13 remaining), meaning the booklet actually seems to have contained 51 Marks in total, 11 tokens used, a little worn and with minor damage to some other tokens, overall very good condition, rare
unlisted £100-£150

Wilhelmshaven has always been the main deep water military port in Germany, and was hugely important to the German Navy. Following the end of the Second World War the military elements of the port were dismantled by the allies and there was a permanent British garrison in the town from 1947 until 1972. The British offers club was a popular social venue for dinner, drinks and dancing, with many British soldiers taking their wives or girlfriends at least once a week.