This is what my original one looks like inside.

My 1937 civilian bike has no holder for handbook in its civilian toolbox and no chain but (unlike the rest of the bike) the PO took it off and repainted it - losing the original suitcase-type lock in the process.

I do have a military bike rider's handbook (with owner's name) so if you are interested I could measure it and you can say if it would fit whatever holder you have. It's a small black card covered booklet with all the servicing information.

My original one is the same as Horror's and I believe it to be 1943

Thanks David for the offer but I won't worry about it.Much appreciated.

Thanks Horror, Nice photo, looks like the one I bought and didn't get. Thanks fellas for the replies , it all helps . I'm on the right path now.

Have an Original 2 piece one for sale, email me for pictures, replace the "sameagain" for the word before.

Cheers,

Lex