WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

Was £95 now £85

One of the rarer and more sought-after ration tins.

To overcome providing ‘Tommy’ with hot brew in the front lines an instant tea was issued with milk and sugar already included in the mix, so a soldier just had to add water.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vit...  read more

Code: 447

WW2 British Army One Pint Ceramic Tea Mug, 1943.

Was £65 now £55

A rare survivor, this ceramic, one pint tea mug is dated 1943 with a clear George VI cipher, manufactured by Barker Brothers Ltd. of Derby as part of their Royal Tudor Ware range.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine a...  read more

Code: 448

WW2 British, NAAFI, Teacup, 1944.

Was £25 now £15

With some damage a very nice 1944 dated teacup, manufactured by TAMS.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine and can provide a boost of energy; but there are many who find it calming, as well. Tea is a part of British cu...  read more

Code: 449

WW2 British, Unissued, Late War, Green Enamelled Mug.

Was £45 now £40

Not dated, however, this example has the tell-tale triple spur marks to base.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine and can provide a boost of energy; but there are many who find it calming, as well. Tea is a part of Br...  read more

Code: 450

WW2 British, Unissued, Late War, Green Enamelled Mug.

Was £65 now £55

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffeine and can provide a boost of energy; but there are many who find it calming, as well. Tea is a part of British culture, even more so in the 1940’s than today. To the soldier, it was more than just ...  read more

Code: 451

WW2 British, Arnhem Related, Mid-War, Red/Brown Enamelled Mug.

Was £125 now £105

Recovered by myself during the 65th Anniversary events around Arnhem and was gifted to me by a resident of Oosterbeek, who claimed it had been in their ‘outhouse’ since the war ended.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally, it contains caffe...  read more

Code: 452

WW2 Period, British, Private Purchase, Tea Diffuser.

Was £25 now £20

A nice little pack filler, this WW2 period tea diffuser is chrome plated and of British manufacture. This item would allow loose tea leaves to be re-used and would keep the precious brew free from leaves.

One must never underestimate the importance of tea to the British soldier during both World Wars. Tea was vital to the soldiers’ morale. Naturally...  read more

Code: 453

WW2, British, Vacuum-Packed Tin, Lyons Coffee, UNOPENED!!

Was £75 now £60

Ultra-rare ration tin of, ¼ Pound, vacuum-packed Lyons Coffee.

Priced to reflect condition of tin and full, unopened contents.  read more

Code: 456

WW2 British, Homefront, 10 oz Tin of 'Newforge', Meat Soup Consommé.

Was £65 now £55

An unopened tin of Meat Soup Consommé, manufactured by Newforge Ltd, of Belfast and retaining the majority of its war time label.
Following rationing guidelines the label is printed in only two colours and covers approx. 2/3 of the tin.
Another rare survivor and would enhance any collection of Homefornt or ration items.  read more

Code: 465

WW2, German, Ration Box, 1941.

Was £45 now £40

Empty, but very rare, WW2 German ration box, manufactured in 1941 by F. Lieken &A of Munich.
The contents would have contained 125g of 'Crisp bread' similar to Ryvita'.
This would make a great Bread-bag filler.  read more

Code: 466