Tobacco Tin [RAF Special Ration]

Object detail

Accession number

2006.409

Maker

Royal Air Force

Description

A small round metal tin for tobacco of some sort. Mid blue and turquoise colouring. Lid has RAF emblem of wings, crown, wreath as well as '"SPECIAL RATION"', 'TYPE B' and other printing in small detail. On reverse is RAF emblem as well as motto of 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA' and 'REF 27p/ 2C'.

Marks

RAF / PER ARDUA AD ASTRA / "SPECIAL RATION" / TYPE B / REF.27P/20 Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Royal Air Force. Tobacco Tin [RAF Special Ration], 2006.409. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Box, Tobacco Personal Artefacts Personal Gear Smoking & Recreational Drug Equipment

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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