Flanders mud flaps, post WW1 use.

[Alan de Enfield]

Probably a good idea Alan, But I'm guessing the market has been flooded now so probably not cost effective for the makers and the so called "reputable" dealers that John mentions.

I bought a Mk3 commando knife from such a dealer that was a gift for someone, Considering the dealer had been dealing in Militaria for many years, his online description was pure fantasy compared to the item that arrived it was absolutely appalling not even worth the postage stamp.

Covid has certainly helped these dealers punt out the crap that they know if it was on a table at a military fair they would have more chance of winning the Lottery than selling it.

But back to the mud flaps, there is something else that would identify a fake, but answers on a postcard please or PM me for details. An interesting thread though, just wonder about production dates and numbers, plus after WW2 did most get scrapped ?

I cannot find the documents I thought I had, but I'm pretty sure they were made obsolescent (not obsolete) after WW1

Obsolescent - will continue in use but will not be replaced when broken (basically in the process of becoming obsolete)
Obsolete - remove at first opportunity, no longer used.