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RARE Deutsche Ost-Afrik-Linie Wiegemarke Token
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 21mm
Weight: 4.2g
Smooth edge
The German East Africa Line / Woermann Line operated passenger and cargo ships between Germany and East African, West African and South African ports from 1890.
The traveller was allowed a certain number of "free kilos" for his luggage weight.
If the weight of his luggage was OK he then got this token and could then proceed to customs clearance.
Abbreviations:
DOAL - Deutsche Ost-Afrik-Linie
WL - Woermann Line