This is an original 1952 Dated 50ft Measuring Tape. This example is in very good condition all round for being over 70 years old. He leather on the example is in very good condition and has not dried out. The brass looks to have been cleaned and polished at some point. It has its makers mark written on the side of the leather. It has some wear to the tape but  in very good condition overall.The winder has the British military acceptance stamp of the crows foot on it with the year 1952 stamped onto it also.