WW2 British, Unit 'Tin' of Foot Powder, 16 Oz, Dunkirk Period, 1940.

Was £35 now £30 Foot powder was an essential issue of the British army and was used to soldiers to keep their feet dry and free from fungal infections. All the standard tins held 1.75 ounces of powder and can be found in oval, rectangular and oval tins. This unit sized 'tin' could be used to refill the smaller tins as and when needed. Clearly dated March 1940, holding 16 Oz and manufactured by 'Boots' of Nottingham.