Casino de Herbesthal from Belgium.
Herbsthal has a changeful affiliation to Germany to Belgium ( German Reich- until 1918 and 1940-44, Belgium 1918-40 and starting from 1944). In 1935 the Government considering the geographical and financial situation of Lontzen-Herbesthal conceded to this country tolerance to open a Cercle de Jeux.After the reannexation of the territory the Germans closed the casino Lontzen-Herbesthal, in 1940. At the end of the war, the liberation of the territories automatically restored the situation of 10 May 1940- the casino has reopened. In July 7 ,1947, the Attorney General of Liège, decided unexpectly the closure of the casino.
The CH are the first jetons, the other ones are higher denominations not shown on the chipguide.
You can use my pictures of course to submit these on the chipguide. The older 100 is translucant.
Jo from Belgium.
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