Tank
Meccano Ltd
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1954
Materials
Metal and plastic
Measurements
62 mm (width); 48 mm (height); 127 mm (length)
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661888
Summary
A die-cast Dinky metal model Centurion tank (circa 1954) painted khaki-green with black rubber or plastic tracks. It has a revolving turret in which there is a gun. There are red and yellow formation badges at front and rear.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside: DINKY SUPERTOYS/ 651/ CENTURION TANK/ MADE IN ENGLAND MECCANO LTD.
Makers and roles
Meccano Ltd, maker