Lot of 6 six vintage 1950s-era Midgetoy die-cast metal military vehicles. Stamp on bottom shows "MIDGETOY ROCKFORD ILL PAT. 2775847"
Lot includes:
Military Troop Transport Truck (green)
Military Half-track Troop Carrier Truck (green)
Army Tank (green)
Navy Jet (green)
Military Cadillac Car (green)
Military Jeep (green)
All are about 4" long except for the military jet (about 3") and the smaller Jeep All in good vintage condition with paint scuff and original rubber wheels that turn freely.
HISTORY
Begun in 1943 as the A & E Tool and Gage Co. in Rockford, Illinois, as a defense-based tool-and-die business, after World War II their focus shifted to toy making. Operating under the name Midgetoy, the company began to produce basic, small-scale die-cast vehicles and airplanes. Between 1946 and the 1970s, Midgetoy produced over 200 toy castings All authentic Midgetoy was stamped with “Midgetoy, Rockford, Ill" on the bottom.
Photos also from 1950's Midgetoy dealer catalog. One of the military sets is highlighted.