American. 1942-1945. Wood. Wooden toys, such as this Buddy "L" Ladder Truck, were sometimes referred to as "Buddy "L" Victory" toys, created during WWII when steel was scarce, and companies had to turn to other materials as a way of supporting the war effort by repurposing materials such as wood scraps. This toy can be dated based on the all-wooden wheels, which puts the manufacturing date between 1942 and 1945. Marked, "Buddy L Wood Toys", on box and decalled on hood. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
Box: 4" x 5" x 16".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Minor paint nicks. Retained in original box.

Medium
Wood.

Signature
Marked, "Buddy L Wood Toys", on box and decalled on hood.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.