British 'case spare valves'??

[GreekMilitaria]

Hello i got this item from the flea market 2 weeks ago for a very good price (5euros) and i wanted to know if this is British ww2 box...1942 maybe?

[Jerry B]

Not sure on the date, but WWII is probably correct and it has a ZA stores code which is correct for Signals equipment, a good pick up for 5 euros.

[GreekMilitaria]

thanks for the reply Jerry !! so its also British right?

[Jerry B]

Yes, the stores codes and the broad arrow markings are typical for British items. I assume it is for wireless set no. 19 and no.22. The WS no.22 was developed in 1942, so it cannot date from before then.

Wireless Set No. 22

[Adrian Stevenson]

Jerry is correct on all counts (as per usual)

The only thing I can add is the "T" stands for Tropical. The 22 set was used by Airborne Forces.

I have one of these tins too.

Cheers, Ade.

[GreekMilitaria]

i want to thank both of you for this informations