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Manufacturer Id's please.

tigbrand

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Hi chaps,these may have been identified before but i cant find the info. 2Pdr projectile 1916 RS&J. 2 Pdr Ally fuse plug B&S,WW2. GD,50s L60 Bofors.(Inert filling factory??). W F, 2" Mortar P-Illum WW2. SF WW2 1" Flare. any help appreciated,cheers Tig.
 
the only one on my list is GD which is Glascoed ROF No.3. I'll add the others when some kind person idents them.
 
Hi Tigbrand,

for WF I have Whittaker Bros. ltd, Accrington, UK
for SF I have two countries possible, Argentina and France, what's your choice ?



Yoda
 
Hi Tigbrand,

I think SF is Standard Fireworks when on a flare/illumination or signal round.

Regards,
Roger.
 
Hi chaps,these may have been identified before but i cant find the info. 2Pdr projectile 1916 RS&J. 2 Pdr Ally fuse plug B&S,WW2. GD,50s L60 Bofors.(Inert filling factory??). W F, 2" Mortar P-Illum WW2. SF WW2 1" Flare. any help appreciated,cheers Tig.

RS&J is Ransomes, Sims & Jeffries, Orwell Works, Ipswich probably.
WF is likely Wilders Fireworks
 
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Excellent stuff chaps! Thank you very much for all your replies,just leaves B&S. Tig:xd:.
 
Tig,

Possibly Bulpitt & Sons of 153-161 and 175 Camden Street, Winson Green, Birmingham. Telephone: Central 3231. Telegraphic Address: "Bulpitt, Birmingham"

Manufacturers of Aluminium cooking utensils, responsible for 'Swan' brand of kettles.

Tim
 
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