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ALCO - Is the American Locomotive Company. However, I would be surprised if it is their work, as they seemed to have sub-contracted all their Ministry of Supply work.
Here's one for you, 18 pdr HE cartridge clip, possibly WW2 era and maybe Australian made. It was found on a 1939 dated Australian made (MF) Mk 4 18 pdr case. The brass on the case under the clip was very shiny, so it had been on there for many years. Marked PRESTEL (Mk) 4 No 1 broad arrow. Any information appreciated.
Cheers, Graeme
PRESTEL - Jinks & Morgan Pty., Ltd. - Port Melbourne, Australia. Previously (circa 1918) 28, O'Shanassy Street, North Melbourne, when they made cap badges.
Bloody hell Tim you’re amazing! I can understand that you’re an oracle on the British manufacturers by researching the old wartime contracts at the PRO, but how are you also an expert on US, Canadian and Australian makers???!!!! I did a few internet searches on PRESTEL and turned up nothing. Thanks a lot.
FLIT ZIP - P. Tyralla Ltd., Stanhope Works, 19/20 Clerkenwell Close, London. EC1. I've no idea what their normal trade was, they also made model mines.
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