American. 1944-1946. Wood with metal accessories and plastic windows. Wooden toys, such as this Buddy "L" Milk Farms truck, were sometimes referred to as "Buddy "L" Victory" toys, created 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. The "Milk Farms" is not a real-life farm or company, but rather, the name of a popular series of toy delivery trucks made by the Moline company during WWII. Decalled, "Buddy L", on side panels. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
6.5" x 4.25" x 13".

Condition
Very good condition. Original paint and decals. Stable crazing to painted surface. Chips to two corners of roof. One front bumper chip. Retains plastic windows. Includes ten wooden milk bottles with wooden carrying tray.

Medium
Wood with metal accessories and plastic windows.

Signature
Decalled, "Buddy L", on side panels.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.