Original U.S. WWII Homefront War Effort Replacement Material License Plate Lot of 7 - Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania colts The Mantons: Gunmakers

The Mantons: Gunmakers

The total weight of completely assembled round is 7

attached to the left uniform pocket by a pin and clasp

All controls seem to be a bit scattered over the front panel

Original U.S. WWII Homefront War Effort Replacement Material License Plate Lot of 7 - Illinois, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania colts The Mantons: GunmakersOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. During WWII there was a metal shortage, and the iron used in making license plates was needed to make the necessary tools for war. Scrap metal drives were a common sight in America during the war and many old license plates hanging on barn walls and garages went to the scrap heap to be recycled into jeeps, helmets, C Ration cans and so on. The individual states themselves looked for ways to help conserve the