WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin.

WW1 Colonies Chocolate Gift Tin. In October 1914, Trinidadian authorities, as part of their War effort, voted to spend £40,820 on cocoa, to be used in chocolate manufacturing in England.Along with the islands of Grenada and St Lucia, Trinidad’s cocoa was used to make chocolate, which was sent as a gift in a special tin to Allied troops in France. The oblong-shaped tin was manufactured in Mansfield by Barringer Wallis & Manners Ltd. This example is in better than average, clean condition with only minor marking and wear to the printed decoration and one bruise to the side. When encountered this finish is typically rubbed or suffering from corrosion.

Code: 8664