WW2 British Army Foot Powder Tin
Well-worn with heavy character. May feature professional repairs, fading, or small holes. Sold as-is for rugged use.
Genuine Issue Surplus
KEY FEATURES
This is an original WW2 British Army foot powder tin.
Wartime Foot Care
Following harsh lessons with trench foot during the First World War, British commanders made infantry foot care a daily priority. Soldiers across Northwest Europe, North Africa, and Burma carried these tins to stop moisture build-up and blisters on long marches. Available in Distressed surplus condition, each example shows genuine period patina from wartime storage.
Field-Ready Tinplate Design
Each container stands 9.5 cm tall and was built to hold 1 3/4 oz (50 g) of powder. The body uses pressed sheet metal formed with an oval shape that packs flat into a canvas wash roll without rolling away. A top friction cap protects the dispensing spout, while the recessed base allowed secure stacking inside wooden transit crates.
Living History and Display
For WW2 living history reenactors, this tin perfectly fills out a 1937 Pattern webbing pack or soldier wash roll. The front features original black stencilled lettering. Unusually, these containers still retain their original wartime powder inside. Due to age, this original powder is preserved strictly for historical collection and not for use.
Complete your wartime British soldier kit display with an original WW2 foot powder tin.
This item was used by the British Army during the WWII (1939–1945) and is in Distressed condition. It shows heavier signs of use and fading, but remains fully functional. We recommend washing before use.
| Product Code | SUPA297G1 |
| Department | Equipment |
| Condition/Grade | Distressed |
| Era | WWII (1939–1945) |
| Issuing Country | British |
| Service | Army |
| Material | Tinned Sheet Steel |
| Container Shape | Oval Cylindrical |
| Closure Type | Friction-Fit Slip Cap |
| Markings | FOOT POWDER 1 3/4 oz |
| Stacking Design | Recessed Base for Crate Packing |
| Contents | Original Wartime Powder (Display Only) |
| Colour / Pattern | Gray, Silver, Beige |
| Key Features | Lightweight, Packable |
| Activities | Historical Reenactment, Camping & Bushcraft |
Distressed gear is heavily worn surplus packed with genuine field character. While cosmetic wear is substantial, we never sell unusable junk—every item remains fit for its core, primary purpose and is ideal for rugged beat-around use, projects, or workwear.
- Functionality: The main structure and essential closures remain usable, though secondary elements (like a side pocket zip, drawcord toggle, or single snap) may be stiff, stuck, or broken.
- Fabric & Wear: Expect noticeable softening, severe fading, fraying hems, surface staining, or small puncture holes/snags that do not compromise the main build.
- Hardware & Metalwork: Metal snaps, buckles, and eyelets may show paint chipping, heavy patina, surface rust, or tarnishing, but main fastening points stay secure.
- Repairs & Modifications: Often features in-service repairs, patches, visible hand-stitching, missing non-critical buttons, or bold soldier names and stencil markings.
- Storage & Scent: Authentic surplus that has seen real deployment and depot storage—a solid wash and air-out is recommended before everyday wear.
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