WW1 1915 Rowntree's of York Chocolate and cigarette tin, which was gifted to British troops. Design: The tin features a lithographed portrait of King George V surrounded by British flags, with the date 1915 displayed. Function: It is a two-section tin consisting of an upper compartment for chocolate and a lower sliding drawer originally meant for cigarettes. Features: The base includes a match striker (striking board) for vestas. Provenance: These were manufactured by Rowntree & Co. Ltd, York, as a patriotic gift for soldiers serving during the First World War. Please study the photos as they form part of the description
