JAN SMUTS WWII 1940 chocolate tin. The South African Gifts & Comfort committee Bilingual

Rare LARGE WWII 1940 chocolate tin; "The South African Gifts & Comfort committee" featuring the head of Jan Smuts

These tins -filled with chocolate- were sent to the poor soliders from South Africa serving in the Second Worrld War as a Christmas present- iwith the message: "We rely on you and are grateful' in both English and Afrikaans. Heartbreaking.

OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION with age-related wear and scratches, but no rust (as per photos)

17.5 x 11 x 2.5cm

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