Genuine WWII US OD tin can of soluble coffee made by Faust Soluble Tea and Coffee Co., U.S.A.
Mint, unopened condition.
Comes straight from its original wooden crate, dated 1944.
Coffee and tea merchant Cyrus Blanke noticed that a spilled drop of coffee on a hot pie plate had evaporated, leaving behind a dry residue. Realizing that adding water to the powder turned it back into coffee, he quickly began production and brought it to market in 1906. He named it after the restaurant the incident occurred: Tony Faust’s Oyster Café in St. Louis.
Scarce genuine US Fruit Bar Jelly Bar from K-ration, manufactured by Lucy Ellen Candies Division . Mint condition, never opened.
Hard to find nowadays in untouched condition.
Genuine WWI US Army mess kit, featuring the following markings: Manufactured in Belgium . The present mess kit belongs to a series of items produced in Belgium for the US military. As the Allies expanded into Europe, it was getting increasingly difficult for supply lines to keep up with them. Add to this the expense of shipping items half way around the world, and it was deiced to manufacture some items locally. These are examples of the mess kits made in Belgium towards the end of the war and issued to American troops during winter 1944-45
Complete, in good overall condition.
Great genuine WWII US pack of five double-edged razor blades, manufactured by Gem Division, American Safety Razor Corp., Brooklyn, NY . The present type is only intended for Gem Micromatic razors. Every blade is separately wrapped in a paper envelope.
Mint, unissued condition. Coming straight from its original cardboard box (not included).
Please note that the above-mentioned price corresponds to one single pack of five.
Genuine WWII US box containing three prophylactics, type Peacocks , made in USA by Caribe Rubber Company .
Issued to all GIs before D-Day to use against veneral desease. Also highly appreciated for their waterproofness of the weapons to avoid any introduction of sand water or mud inside the barrel.
Genuine WWII OD green burlap scrim, jute impregnated, used on helmet camouflage netting on M1, MK II and Mk III helmets.
Lenght of approx 1 meter, 2 inches wide.
Original packaging for the roll of ten is only showed for information and is not included.
Genuine WWII US flag, 48 stars, attached to a wooden pole; a rather fragile golden wooden tip completes the set.
Dimensions of flag: 7in x 10.6in. Overall length of pole: 22.4in.
Perfect condition.
Genuine WWII US OD tin can of soluble coffee made by Faust Soluble Tea and Coffee Co., U.S.A.
Mint, unopened condition.
Comes straight from its original wooden crate, dated 1944.
Coffee and tea merchant Cyrus Blanke noticed that a spilled drop of coffee on a hot pie plate had evaporated, leaving behind a dry residue. Realizing that adding water to the powder turned it back into coffee, he quickly began production and brought it to market in 1906. He named it after the restaurant the incident occurred: Tony Faust’s Oyster Café in St. Louis.
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