Vintage "Yellow Regimental Grease" tin

Used for the maintenance and protection of military firearms, this small yellow regimental grease tin is an interesting testament to armory equipment. Its lithographed marking explicitly mentions its role in "preventing pyroxyl powder oxide," an innovation linked to the progressive adoption of smokeless powders in European armies from the late 19th century onwards. The central decoration depicts a heraldic creature serving as a trademark. Small packaging formats intended for soldiers or armorers are now significantly rarer than large workshop containers.

✦ Provenance: France
✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century
✦ Dimensions: approx. 6.5 x 3 cm
✦ Material: Lithographed tinplate
✦ Condition: Good overall condition - Signs of use and age

Highly sought after by collectors of militaria, antique weaponry, and technical advertising tins related to the history of weapons and ammunition.