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).

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

WW2 British/Free French, Cigarette Papers.

Was £25 now £20

Manufactured by CP Ltd. at their Riverside factory in West London.

Translation:

‘PAPIER SUPERIEUR GOMME PURETE ABSOLUMENT GARANTIE’.
Superior gum paper purity absolutely guaranteed.

‘FRANCE LIBRE’
Free France.

‘PAPIERS A CIGARETTES’
Cigarette papers.

‘FFF’
Fr...  read more

Code: 201

WW2 British Soldier's ‘Tommy Pipe’ Lighter.

Was £35 now £25

In addition to tea, smoking was one of the most important comforts available to troops. 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 ...  read more

Code: 202

WW2 British Army Cigarette ‘Compo’ Ration Tin (Larger Format; Cylindrical).

Was £80 now £65

The grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man ‘compo’ ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield.

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

Code: 204

WW2 Period, British, Cigarette Packet Pairing.

Was £20 now £15

Two of the most popular WW2 period cigarette packet brands in very good condition:

Wills ‘Woodbines’, packet of 10 (empty).

Players ‘Weights’, packet of 10 (empty).

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

Code: 209

WW2 Era Cake/Puck of KG103 Khaki Green (Light) Blanco.

Was £40 now £30

Blanco was used to clean and waterproof webbing in the sense that it covered stains and gave the webbing a consistent appearance. First the dirt needed to be brushed off then an even coating of the wet Blanco could be applied with a sponge or small brush, common practice was to use an old tooth or shaving brush. Once dry it could be lightly brushed to remove any e...  read more

Code: 211