WW2 British Canadian RCN RN Navy HM SHIPS Rothmans Cigarette Tin EMPTY

This listing is for an empty WW2 British/Canadian Navy HM Ships Rothmans cigarette tin. During the Second World War, tobacco products were widely issued or sold to servicemen across various branches of the military, including the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), and other Commonwealth naval forces. This tin was produced by Rothmans, a well-known British tobacco company, and is specifically marked for HM Ships, indicating intended distribution aboard His Majesty’s naval vessels. Constructed from tinplate, the container is rectangular with a hinged lid. It features period-specific labeling and graphics typical of Rothmans’ wartime packaging. Tins of this type were commonly used to protect cigarettes from moisture and damage while at sea. Today, such items are of interest to collectors for their association with naval history and daily life aboard warships during the 1940s. The tin is empty and retains signs of handling consistent with age and use.