Footpowder tin 2oz or 1&3/4 oz -plated

Footpowder tin, the powder was used to dry the feet and to reduce the risk of 'trench foot'. It was issued to every soldier. These brass plated tins are early war issue. The tins are full and in good condition but plating may have storage marks, tin contents may be marked as 2oz or 1&3/4oz, 2oz tins have original paper label, 1 &3/4oz are printed. <b>These tins should be regarded as display items only and not for use, under no circumstances should the powder be used on any body part.</b>. Photo shows typical stock example