WW2 British, Issue, ‘Boiled Sweets’ Ration Tin (6).

Was £80 now £55

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in May 1943 by T.R. Ltd. Earlier war pattern with smaller font size in ‘pea green’ with slightly darker ‘olive green’ background.

This example is in ‘FAIR/GOOD’ condition, with only minor scratches consummate with age and few if any ‘dents’ and is now a rare survivor; many were kept to store ci...  read more

Code: 184

WW2 British, Issue, ‘Boiled Sweets’ Ration Tin (5).

Was £85 now £65

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in October 1942 by N. Ltd.
Earlier war pattern with smaller font size in ‘pea green’ with darker ‘olive green’ background.

This example is in ‘GOOD’ condition, with only minor scratches and some rust spotting consummate with age and few if any ‘dents’ and is now a rare survivor; many we...  read more

Code: 183

WW2 British, Issue, ‘Boiled Sweets’ Ration Tin (4).

Was £90 now £65

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in September 1943 by W. Ltd. Later war pattern with larger font size in ‘pea green’ with dark ‘khaki’ background.

This example is in ‘GOOD’ condition, with mostly minor scratches consummate with age and few if any ‘dents’ and is now a rare survivor; many were kept to store cigarettes and othe...  read more

Code: 182

WW2 British, Issue, Rarer, ‘Boiled Sweets, Salt & Matches’ Ration Tin (3).

Was £95 now £70

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in November 1943 by W. Ltd. Later war pattern with larger font size in ‘pea green’ with dark ‘khaki’ background.

This example is in ‘GOOD’ condition, with only minor scratches consummate with age and few if any ‘dents’ and is now a rare survivor; many were kept to store cigarettes and other ‘...  read more

Code: 181

WW2 British, Issue, ‘Boiled Sweets’ Ration Tin (8).

Was £60 now £45

British ‘Boiled Sweets’ issue ration tin, 5-ozs, packed in April 1944 by C.N. & C. Ltd. Later war pattern with larger font size in ‘pea green’ with dark ‘khaki’ background

This example is in ‘POOR’ condition, with scratching and rust spotting consummate with age, few if any ‘dents’ and fading to the lettering, is now a rare survivor; many were kept ...  read more

Code: 186

WW2 British, Foot Powder Tin, 1 3/4 Oz, Mid/Later War Period.

Was £20 now £15

Foot powder was an essential issue of the British army and was used by soldiers to keep their feet dry and free from fungal infections. All the standard tins held 1 3/4 ounces of powder and can be found in round, rectangular and oval tins.

Not dated, but came from a 1943 dated crate, of the oval variety and clearly marked with the makers initial R &...  read more

Code: 187

WW2 British Army Cigarette Ration Tin (Larger Format) Grouping.

Was £130 now £110

An example of the larger sized, issue, ration tin with some contents. Contains a complete packet of ‘Mogul’ cigarettes and a larger box of the very rare ‘Bryant & May’s, Royal Wax Vestas’ period matches.

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, usually...  read more

Code: 194

WW2 British Army Cigarette Ration Tin (Larger Format).

Was £110 now £90

An example of the issue, pocket-sized cigarette ration tin in extremely good condition.

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, usually purchased at the NAAFI (Navy, Army, Air Forces Institute), many were part of the issued rations and were often used ...  read more

Code: 196

WW2 Period British ‘NAAFI’ Ash Tray.

Was £45 now £35

The ‘Navy, Army, Air Forces Institute’ is a company created by the British Government in 1920 to run recreational establishments for forces personnel, and their families, to relax and purchase goods. During WW2 the NAAFI ran over 7000 canteens manned by 96,000 personnel.

In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items ava...  read more

Code: 198

WW2 Period, British, ‘Trench Lighter’ and Improvised Match Tin.

Was £25 now £20

Small petrol lighters were not issue items but were carried, at least by the end of the war, in the pockets of most Tommy’s. Being able to light a flame is a very useful thing for a soldier so that he can smoke a cigarette, ‘brew-up, heat through some food or give himself some light.
Matches were another possibility but can become wet or damp, hence the ne...  read more

Code: 199