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 & C Ltd it still contains its original contents and is in good condition.