1940 Dated British Army Boot/Clothes Brush Aerial as reflected in the distinctive

as reflected in the distinctive headdress worn by soldiers in various branches of the armed forces

this is a purpose-built military drill cartridge

identifying production by the Portuguese state arsenal system

Condition report: The nickel-silver finished pommel head and guard showing just light use

bearing the instructions: 'Emergency Ration / Purpose of Contents / To be consumed only when no other rations of any kind are procurable / To Open/strip off band insert coin in corner groove and turn / NOTICE: not to be opened except by order of an officer

1940 Dated British Army Boot/Clothes Brush Aerial as reflected in the distinctiveA nice original used British Army boot brush, the brush has been used and could probably tell a story or two ! ( Coin for size comparrison )