Vintage British Army Ration Tin C18 JES/52

This very practical tin is an empty Vintage British Army Ration Tin C18 JES/52. I think it is a 1-day 2-person ration tin, dating to 1952, and packed by JES.

Approximate External Size:

• 22.7 cm (Width) x 15cm (Depth) x 12.4 cm (Height)
• Nominally 9 x 6 x 5 inch

In fair cosmetic condition; with scuffs/scratches, loss of surface coating, and some small areas of rust. The leather strap is discoloured and worn; the buckle and part of the strap are also missing.

This listing is only for the empty tin which is quite heavy at 1.6 Kg unpacked weight.

It is labelled:

C18

JES/52

A historical object which is being sold as a collectible for display only.

Or..

If you replace the leather strap so that the box closed, it could be used for a whole host of storage of small items from screws/nuts/bolts in the garage to a very unusual sewing box for your cotton thread or embroidery skeins!

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