WW2 British Army Cigarette 'Compo' Ration Tin (Larger Format; Cylindrical).

Was £80 now £65 The grey cigarette tin was included in the 14 man 'compo' ration issued to troops in the field. The tin contained 50 cigarettes and was designed to be opened and distributed between the men on the battlefield. In addition to tea, cigarettes were one of the most important comfort items available to troops. As well as commercially available items, usually purchased at the NAAFI (Navy, Army, Air Forces Institute), many were part of the issued rations and were often used like money for wagers in card games, etc. Most cigarettes were available in boxed packets of ten or packed tins of fifty. Lighters were usually a private purchase item with boxes of matches readily available for lighting cigarettes, stoves, etc. Priced to reflect rarity and fair condition.