UK Blanco (Substitute) After years of searching for more Blanco, or trying to get it made, I have settled on Tarrago Shoe Cream as the best substitute for Blanco in the world. See application note below.
Rubs in with your fingers, doesn't rub off, no mess. Colors available
are light khaki green for WWI to early WWII, and dark khaki or olive
drab (KG no. 3) for Northwest Europe and Burma. One 50 ml jar should
treat a complete set of webbing equipment. Subsequent applications
require less.
These tins were part of the basic equipment of many Tommies, but after the first emergency the tins were retained as a great waterproof storage container for personal items.
Reproduction. This is the British knit cap commonly associated with Commandos, but actually issued to all British soldiers. To operate, you put your fist in one end, make a sock puppet, and roll
it up (yes, many people ask). My repros are an exact copy of the WWII
version in light khaki color. A limited supply has just arrived.
Used by by all services for carrying rations, horse fodder, the colonel's laundry, etc. Don't let the RSM catch you at kit inspection without your stringbag.
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