WW2 British, NAAFI, Teacup, 1944.

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 culture, even more so in the 1940...  read more

Code: 449

WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

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 vital to the soldiers’ morale. Nat...  read more

Code: 447

1940’s or 1950’s, British Army, Steel, Tinned Mug.

These mugs came from an undated, crows’ foot/broad arrow marked crate. In un-issued condition the mug is undated and would be a welcome addition to any British Army mid-century kit, I have even seen these used for WW1, Home Front and Home Guard displays.

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

Code: 446

Inter-war / Early WW2, British, Dunkirk Era Style, ‘Tommy Cooker’.

Self-contained 'solid fuel' version of the WW1 pattern portable stove in a small tin with attachable pot stand.
There were similar commercial stoves sold as the ‘Tommy's Cooker and the ‘Blackie’.
This example is of the Blackie and is in good condition, still containing its shrunken pellet of fuel.
There is some conjecture that these Blackie Cookers are of post war manufac...  read more

Code: 177

WW1 or WW2 (Dunkirk era), British, White Enamel Mug.

A good example of the standard British white enamel mug. Not dated, however, this example has the tell-tale triple spur marks to base.
As issued during WW1 and during the early years of WW2, an essential addition to any small pack.

The final photograph shows a group of British BEF Tommie’s during the Phoney War period ‘brewing up’ with their new pattern mess tins, white en...  read more

Code: 179

WW2 era, British, ‘Tommy Cooker’.

Self-contained 'solid fuel' version of the WW1 pattern portable stove in a small tin with attachable pot stand.
There were similar commercial stoves sold as the ‘Tommy's Cooker and the ‘Blackie’.
This example is of the Blackie and is in good condition, still containing its fuel.
There is some conjecture that these Blackie Cookers are of post war manufacture being that pac...  read more

Code: 343

WW1 British, original ‘pack-filler’, Comforts Tea and Sugar tin.

After the war, reflecting on the Allied victory, some authors cited the restorative effects of tea as part of a winning strategy.
In 1921, British neurologist M. Allen Starr noted: ‘During the war English troops were freely supplied with tea and carried it instead of water in their canteens’.
The British Army’s Surgeon-General Annesley de Renzy wrote: ‘All I can say is that on a l...  read more

Code: 66

WW2 British, Late War RELIC Tea Ration Tin, 1945

A nice little display piece or pack filler, 1945 dated relic Tea ration tin.
Cheap as chips but nice to have, I'll be listing some larger unopened tins soon!!
Maker marked and dated to the base:
S.C.W.S.
PKD. 8/5
so just catching the end of the war.  read more

Code: 86

WW2 British Army Tea Ration Tin

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 vital to the soldiers’ morale. Nat...  read more

Code: 35

WW2 Era Unopened Packet of Ty-Phoo Tea, 4 Oz.

SPECIAL OFFER 50% PRICE DROP: was £64 now £32 per packet.

An exceptional chance to own an original unopened 4 Oz. packet of Ty-Phoo Tea.

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 fin...  read more

Code: 34